Interview with Maryam Ego-Aguirre: Seeing the Sacred in All Sentient Life

Maryam Ego-Aguirre is a surrealist photographer and longtime animal rights advocate whose work doesn’t just speak—it confronts. Her art and writing challenge the way we see animals, nature, and ourselves, asking us to look beyond comfort and into conscience. What she creates is more than visual—it’s emotional, philosophical, and deeply ethical. In this interview for the Middle East Vegan Society, Maryam shares her personal journey, her reflections on compassion, and how her cultural background and creative practice have shaped her activism. Her words are poetic, honest, and rooted in a fierce commitment to truth. It was a privilege to step into her worldview.