As an artist working across painting, sculpture, and public art, my creative journey bridges the commercial and independent art worlds. Over the past decade, I have navigated commissioned projects with global brands while building an artist-led community space in Dubai. I believe that public art has the power to make art accessible, spark conversation, and create a sense of shared ownership. Much of my work happens outside the confines of galleries - on walls, in open spaces, and in dialogue with the people who pass by, ask questions, or simply watch. These interactions have shaped not only the direction of my work, but also the way I understand my role as an artist. My studio practice, rooted in themes of identity and human connection, runs in parallel with my community work - founding Studio Thirteen, curating group exhibitions, and creating opportunities for artists to gather, grow, and be seen. Together, these threads form a practice that is both deeply personal and intentionally collective.
Curatorial Projects & Community Engagement
2025 - Sikka Art Festival – House 327 - Curated works by 6 artists, 4 Sikka speaks talks
2025 - Bluewaters Art Festival: Curated Murals by 4 artists, 4 murals, 2 public talks
2024 - Sikka Art Festival – House 224: Curated work by 5 artists, 4 public talks
2024 - 'Renewal' A sustainable Public Art Installation in collaboration with Kahrs Sweden, using discarded wood flooring
2024 - Studio Thirteen x Mercedes-Benz, 'Convergence' Exhibition
2022 - Ongoing monthly 13 Roundtable Talks at Studio Thirteen
2023 - Driven by Change Masterclass Program with McLaren F1 Racing Team
2021–Present - Founder of Studio Thirteen, a shared studio and community hub
2019 - Summer Heroes with Dubai Arts & Culture authority and Dubai Industrial City
2019 - Fridge Art Initiative with Ramadan Sharing Fridges
Education / Teaching Experience
2025 - Ongoing - Dubai Future Foundation - Najmara school Art program
2025 & 2024 - Sikka Art Festival workshops
2024 - !971 Design Space, Sharjah - Tanweer artists Workshops
2024 - Ongoing - ADEK National Identity art program in Abu Dhabi Schools
2024 - Ongoing - Flow mentorship program - Studio Thirteen
2022 - Present - a series of corporate workshops for Neom, BAT & Mclaren racing team
2021 - Be inspired - a week long spring camp for children - Kave - Al serkal avenue
Commissions & Collaborations
2024 - 'Prototypes for Permanence', 1971 Design Space, Sharjah, UAE
2024 - 'Sinking Upwards: Heaven to the Ground', NYU Gallatin Gallery, NYC, USA
2019 - 'I Will Protect You' installation, World Art Dubai
2017 - 'A Message of Love', Al Sinyar Gallery, Dubai
2017 - Amsterdam International Art Fair, Netherlands
Collections
Rennie Museum Collection - Vancouver, BC, Canada
