Ode to Filistine (2025) is an acrylic painting in which I merge contemporary realism with symbolic narrative. I use a keffiyeh-draped chair as the setting for a still life featuring a watermelon and a cluster of olives—objects that carry deep cultural resonance for Palestinians. Each element serves as a quiet emblem of identity, endurance, and resistance, inviting viewers to reflect on how everyday forms can hold the weight of history and belonging. I rely on a meticulous technique and a restrained palette to create both stillness and tension, aiming to evoke dignity amidst struggle.
Al-Hubb (2024), meaning love in Arabic, explores emotion through layered abstraction. Using acrylic, I depict a multifaceted heart in varying shades of purple to express the many phases and dimensions of love. The gold-leaf detailing of the word al-hubb brings a sense of reverence, while the stark white background represents the purity and openness of this profound emotion.
