A graduate of Arts University Bournemouth. I am a London based painter and illustrator who focuses heavily on mood, tone and texture in both portraiture and abstract landscapes. My niche lies in creating compelling and informative images that provoke emotion and capture the darkness committed by man’s own senselessness.
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Exhibitions:
2021. Shubbak: Sawa Sawa / Virtual Exhibit
2018. Treehouse x ABOE Sound of Mind / Styx, London
2018. Platform LDN: Who We Are / Carnaby Street, London
2018. International Women's Day / Soho, London
2017. The Who Gallery: Fixation / Amar Gallery, London
2017. RM Moses: Pride & Pack / Genesis Cinema, London
2017. D&AD New Blood Festival / Truman Brewery, London
2017. Piñata Grad Show / AUB, Bournemouth
2017. Creative Debuts x Meet The Artists / Shoreditch, London
2017. Soul Labels: 64 Bits / Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London
2017. Dark Matter / Republic Gallery, London
2016. 140BPM / Converse HQ, London
2014. Tales of a Genocide Auction / Portobello Pop-Up Cinema, London
Projects
- FixationAn art exhibition curated by The Who Gallery's Richard Dixon and Makesa Kaizen surrounding the topic of addictive behaviour. Fixation explores the addictive mind, it’s challenges and perspectives. The work I exhibited aimed to shine a light on the gradual slide into addiction and open the topic up to positive discussion. They look at issues from the loss of the ability to make decisions due to the impulsive behaviours of an addict. For these pieces, I focused on existentialism and the idea that
- Migrants in LimboMigrants in Limbo was a series completed in 2021, where I had the honour of reconnecting with my community whilst discovering the individual voices of the Kurdish diaspora. This series intended to explore the stories of Kurdish refugees and displaced individuals living through lockdown, and the growing struggles they continued to face during the pandemic. I hoped to discover the lost moments of interacting and connecting with others during that time, and I believe that this project allowed me to
- Hala'Hala' is a five-piece series inspired by the events of the Syrian Civil war from 2011 to the present day. The five mixed media painting series centres on the young girl Hala (translating to Halo in Arabic), a child living in the war-torn city of Aleppo. Following a journey through innocent eyes as our eyes gaze at each piece - from witnessing the conflict to gaining hope. Each painting works individually but when placed side by side, the story is essentially brought together. The first piece of
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Work history
Patination & Finishing TechnicianJamb Ltd.
London, United Kingdom
Gallery HostSerpentine Galleries
London, United KingdomFull Time
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Skills
- Writing
- Communication Skills
- Painting
- Social Media
- Events Assisting
- Approachable
- Confident
- Positive Attitude
- Screen Printing
- Adobe Photoshop/indesign/illustrator
Education
BA (hons) IllustrationArts University Bournemouth
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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English Literature, Sociology, Law (A-Level)Barnet College
- London, United Kingdom
Awards
Short Course in Art HistoryArts University Bournemouth