Partway through my return home, I realized that I rarely see images of Middle Easterners simply being, and so I began documenting the little bits of my country I hid within myself after a life of demonization by an entire hemisphere.
Read MoreThe centrepiece of the project is the three girls linked with each other, to highlight unity, community and sisterhood. The women showcased in my work are not professional models - a deliberate choice to further highlight the point that everyone should be visible in these spaces. Another key element for me whilst producing this piece was colour, and the obvious choice for me was gold, as it is commonly linked with prosperity, elegance and prestige. By using the museum as a backdrop for my project, I aim to demonstrate that the art world is not closed to us.
Read MoreI made this series of my parents nearly a decade ago when my mother was still alive. At the time, I was grappling with their difficult and complicated relationship, using my camera as a way to understand each of their roles in the partnership.
Read More“These photos were taken in 2019 while I was discovering different cities in China, such as Qinhuangdao, Beijing, Pingyao, and Qingdao, during my time in an art residency in Beijing.”
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