Art as Resistance and Reconciliation: Muslim Women’s Contemporary Art in Thailand’s Deep South

This paper examines the role of contemporary art as a medium for resistance, reconciliation, and cultural representation among Muslim women artists in Thailand’s conflict-affected Deep South. Focusing on the works of the Muslimah collective -- Arichama Pakapet, Heedayah Mahavi, Kufosiyah Nibuesa, Nuriya Waji, and their mentor Keeta Isran -- the study explores how these artists navigate identity, gender, and so-cio-political tensions through creative expression. Drawing from two journalistic sources documenting their exhibitions in Bangkok (2017, 2018-2019), the paper analyzes how their art challenges stereotypes, fosters interfaith understanding, and constructs alternative narratives of peace in a region marred by insurgency.