How I Became a Professional Poet, Painter and Curator with Iman Sultan West

This week, BRICKS Contributing Editor Liza Bilal chats to poet, painter and curator Iman Sultan West about their journey, process and hopes in the creative industry.

Iman Sultan West (Öffnet in neuem Fenster) is a Bristol-based poet, painter, and curator whose work explores themes of heritage, community, and belonging. From childhood writings to performing at open mics, Iman’s art embraces personal experience and memory. Alongside poetry, they facilitate workshops and founded Shiiku Collective (Öffnet in neuem Fenster), a community-focused art initiative. 

For the BRICKS Learner Platform, Iman shares their journey into poetry, the challenges and joys of balancing multiple art forms and offers insights and advice for emerging, underrepresented artists navigating the creative industry.