Biography
As an Arab artist based in London, it gives rise to my passionate exploration of textures, colours, and other various exotic mediums. This also opens a plethora of new techniques, each one an inspiration that only emphasises the beauty of the world around us. I utilise my cultural influence from birth and upbringing in the Middle East.
I have studied other artists, which challenges my views of the art world. Accepting and studying other artists’ styles, particularly impressionism and realism, invigorates my imagination and creativity in ways that continually enlighten me.
This has led me to encompass the best techniques to enrich my art and create something magical that will enrich the lives of people who view my work and hopefully see the beauty I have created with awe.
The first sign of my love for art started to show in my very early years, when my primary school teacher became fond of my artwork and displayed it on the classroom wall. This later went on to infuse my confidence and motivated me to participate in a selection of art events and competitions.
My first solo art exhibition took place at my university in 1989 (Veterinary Medicine and Surgery). This was followed by several art exhibitions at local galleries.
I have gathered a great deal of inspiration from the literature that I love, and from the art which empowers me and draws in the viewer. An understanding and insight into how the mixture of words, colours and different mediums, tells my story. A story of love, passion, and my life experience of bliss, sorrow, and war. This symbolism of words combined with the images that I have created into an integrated diorama.
Despite my biggest passion for watercolour, I am always open to and enjoy working with a variety of different mediums. After returning to university, to study art, I was excited to continue to use different mediums and particularly enjoyed working with sculpture-making through ceramics and 3D works, as well as installations.
Living close to Morden Hall Park has allowed me to connect with nature, where I can capture every single detail. This park has allowed me to be one with the ambience, alongside the colours, abstractly applying my vision, tantalizingly playing with the expectation of nature, its beauty, curiosity, and desire.
Art is a strong contender in how I share my thoughts, ideas, and emotions. To create an art piece is to connect the observer on an emotional level. Taking the viewers to a phenomenal world that only exists in their imagination, and giving them the chance to reconnect, is what I aspire to achieve.
Every day brings a new experience in life; learning never ends. As long as I shall live, my art will live with me.
Education
Kingston University, London, United Kingdom: BA Fine Art – Result Pending September 2021 – July 2024
UAL, City Lit College, London, United Kingdom: Diploma in Fine Art and Design – September 2019 – July 2021
Merton College, Adult Education Centre, London, United Kingdom: Watercolour, Ceramics and Painting Courses – September 2008 – May 2021
Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq: BSc Hons Veterinary Medicine and Surgery – September 1989 – July 1993
Exhibitions
2024 Group exhibition, Erbil, Iraq
2024 Group exhibition, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
2024 Group exhibition, London, UK
2024 Group exhibition, London, UK
2023 Group exhibition, Baghdad, Iraq
2023 Front cover commission for book published in 2023, UK
2023 Group exhibition, Baghdad, Iraq
2023 Group exhibition, Istanbul, Turkey
2023 Group exhibition, Amman, Jordan
2023 Group exhibition, London, UK
2022 Group exhibition, Kingston University, London, UK
2022 Group exhibition, Baghdad , Iraq
2021 Labour of life, group exhibition, Not My Beautiful House, Kingston, London, UK
2021 Parallax Art Fair, group Exhibition, Kensington Town Hall, London, UK
2021 To Be Continued, group exhibition, Espacio Gallery, London, UK
2019 Parallax Art Fair, group exhibition, Kensington, Town Hall, London UK
2018 Group exhibition, Academy of Art and Arabic Heritage, London, UK
2010 Group Exhibition, London, UK
2008 Dar Al Salam group exhibition, Manchester, UK
2006 Group exhibition, Liverpool, UK
2005 Group exhibition, Liverpool, UK
2005 Group exhibition, Baghdad, Iraq
2003 Group exhibition, Blackpool, UK
1993 Group exhibition, Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq
1991 Solo exhibition, Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq
1989 Solo exhibition, Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq
Memberships
Member of Iraqi Women Artist Association and Iraqi Fine Artist Association in the UK.
Ashnona Foundation for Art (NGO).
Iraqi Plastic Artist Society in the UK.
Kahramana Art Association.
