Yemen Print

As an Iraqi Canadian Artist, my artwork explores the intersection of my past and present cultures and how they complement and contradict each other. My mixed media paintings are a reflection of personal experiences and segments of my thoughts and memories. I strive to mirror the moments that led me to be who and where I am today. My paintings borrow images from the surroundings in an attempt to demonstrate the complexity or simplicity of human thinking, emotions, and interests. My objective is to create contextual contemporary paintings that leave a positive impact on the viewer, often by layering different materials and colors. Using mixed media with acrylic and collage on canvas, wood, and paper Culture, Architectural training, and the daily surroundings are a constant influence. My experience in Iraq is evident in many of my pieces and it often resurfaces here and there in various forms and colors. It is best showcased in the collage series titled After War a depute to the bombing of the United Nations Office in Baghdad 2003. My recent training and experience reflect my effort to understand the human-environment complex dynamic. Subsequently, my “new” work address’s themes of climate change, sustainability, and consumerism.