My art explores my religious, cultural, and spiritual identities beyond stereotypes and the confines of stagnant traditions. Growing up with a culturally diverse background in America was simultaneously bewildering, confining, and exhilarating. Born and raised in Texas to a Syrian father and Mexican mother, as a practicing Muslim woman, I strive to liberate myself from societal expectations through my art.

Drawing from surrealist and, more recently, pop-art influences, I challenge the misconception that veiled women of color are silent and submissive. Inspired by activists like Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, who used art as a form of protest, I employ vibrant, contrasting colors reminiscent of the rich folk art traditions of my heritage. Each piece serves as both a homage to my cultural roots and a statement of unapologetic self-expression.