ARTIST'S STATEMENT
I am a multidisciplinary artist whose practice explores the delicate intersections between life and death, humanity and nature. Drawing inspiration from poetry, mythology, philosophy and the natural world, I seek to uncover hidden narratives that lie within our shared Earth.
My recent work centres on shadow places: forgotten, overlooked or ecologically fragile sites that invite renewed ways of seeing. Through this focus, I reveal the quiet resilience of place and the profound interdependence between people and their environments. The legacies of colonisation, which divided humanity by race and hierarchy, have also left deep scars upon the natural world. My work seeks to respond to these histories through attention, empathy and care.
Working across multimedia, 360-degree film, photography, sound, glasswork and installation, I weave together diverse materials and sensory experiences to evoke emotional connection. My creative process is physical and site-responsive. Painting becomes a conduit for movement, energy and emotion, often beginning with fieldwork, sketching, filming and recording within remote or ecologically sensitive environments before being developed in the studio.
As an artivist, I have led public engagement initiatives since 2013, integrating painting, immersive media and environmental themes to inspire awareness and collective action. My work embodies a belief that art can both reflect and restore, cultivating empathy and renewed responsibility towards the living world.
Expanding my practice, I have written and published a short story and produced 360-degree film and sound works that explore the dialogue between the natural and the digital, extending my reach to wider audiences.
Originally from Syria, I hold a PhD in Communication and Creative Arts. My work has received international recognition, with exhibitions and residencies in the UAE, Lebanon, the USA, Italy, the UK and Australia, each shaping my enduring commitment to art, ecology and community.