My Story
“Don’t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the divine.”
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Inspired by the visual descriptions of Paradise in the Qur’an, my practice explores botany, fantasy and wonder through Islamic art. I have an enduring fascination with flowers — their forms, colours, abundance and relationships not only with one another, but with us as well. I am drawn to the pantheon of flowers across different cultures, and the meanings, stories and symbolism that have grown around them. I often embellish them with Swarovski crystals, creating a sense of luminosity and enchantment.
I approach each artwork almost as though I am designing a world to wander through. I imagine myself miniature, stepping into the painting and discovering its flowers, foliage, ornaments and hidden details. This sense of exploration guides the way I build my compositions, creating layers and details that invite closer looking — a garden forever perfecting itself.
Poetry and literature are another important source of inspiration, particularly their ability to evoke worlds beyond what is immediately visible. Through calligraphy, botanical study, ornamentation and digital art, I explore the intersection of faith, nature and imagination — creating works that are rooted in tradition while inviting the viewer into a world of their own.
