My artistic voyage began not with brushes or canvas, but in the restless space between daydreams and uncertainty—born of a spirit yearning for change. Two concepts have guided me ever since: understanding and transformation.

These became my guiding stars, leading me into a relentless pursuit of social and political meaning. Art emerged as a powerful channel, though not my first. I began with words, writing to illuminate the aspirations and struggles of those seeking to be, to realize, to transform. Through poetry and prose, I built bridges of empathy, weaving narratives of hope and pain against the backdrop of conflict.

Photography followed. With a black-and-white lens, I captured the stories of people fighting to be heard. These were more than portraits—they were quiet testaments to resilience, inviting the viewer to fill the in-between with their own empathy.

As my path led me to new shores when I became a political asylum in the United States, the question of belonging persisted. What does "home" mean now? With art, I began to explore the fluidity of identities, the illusory nature of perception.

Inspired by the Sufi whirling dervishes, I found liberation in the movement of paint. Each move became a conversation, a dance between control and surrender, guided by intuition and fueled by profound feelings. Layers of textures and mediums built upon each other, mirroring the complexity of my own experiences.

In my first solo exhibit, I transformed the gallery into a living space, inviting viewers to step into my thoughts and emotions. Paintings and poetry intertwined, sparking dialogues about human struggles and the transformative power of art. It was a rebirth, a rediscovery of my voice, echoing the courage I found in those first acts of defiance.

Abstract expressionism became my sanctuary, a kindred spirit to the struggles and philosophies of artists like Gorky, de Kooning, and Mitchell. They, too, sought refuge in the boundless language of abstraction, their stories resonating with the echoes of my own displacement and search for meaning.

My journey continues, fueled by a desire to make art an agent of change. I explore diverse styles, drawing inspiration from Persian miniatures, Arabic calligraphy, and Islamic geometry. Through art, I seek to bridge cultural divides and transcend the restrictions imposed by conflict, political censorship, and the authority of society.