Short Bio:

Haytam Sfifa is a Moroccan-American artist and designer based in Jersey City. His work explores the tension between beauty and struggle, tradition and rebellion. Moving between digital design and physical art, Haytam creates pieces that reflect his personal history and the cultural intersections that shape him. He is currently pursuing an AFA in Studio/Digital Arts at Hudson County Community College. His work has been exhibited at Smush Gallery and included in the 2022 Jersey City Public Schools Permanent Art Collection Art Show at Jersey City’s City Hall.

Artist Statement:

My work lives between reality and reflection. where digital and physical mediums meet to tell stories about identity, memory, and conflict. I'm drawn to art that feels human and political at the same time. From sculptural pieces like Everybody Loses at War to conceptual designs that mix nostalgia, power, and emotion. As a hybrid artist-designer, I use materials, digital tools, and symbolism to examine how history, culture, and everyday life collide. I believe design can hold memory, and art can question what's normal. Through my practice, I aim to create work that moves between personal truth and collective experience, something that both remembers and resists.

Artist Résumé:

Education:

Hudson County Community College, Jersey City, NJ - A.F.A. in Studio/Digital Arts (Expected May 2026)

School of Visual Arts (SVA), New York, NY - Illustration Program (Attended 1 semester in 2022)

Jersey City Arts High School (JCArts Program), Jersey City, NJ - Visual Arts Concentration (Graduated 2022)

Exhibitions:

Senior Thesis Art Show - Smush Gallery, Jersey City, NJ, 2022

Jersey City Public Schools Permanent Student Art Collection, 2022 - Jersey City City Hall.

Skills:

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animate, After Effects, Premiere, Figma, and digital prototyping.

3D Design and Modeling (basic fabrication).

Painting, illustration, and sculpture.

Concept development & mixed-media storytelling.

Selected Works:

The Last Inning (acrylic paint on canvas, 2025)

Everybody Loses at War (sculptural installation, 2025)

Relic of the Republic (mixed media mannequin piece, 2025)

Modern Rituals (digital illustration series, 2024)