November arrived quietly but held a powerful current beneath its surface. It was a month of movement, alignment, and what I’ve come to call my time releases—intentional periods of letting go, clarifying my commitments, and honoring the cycles through which my work emerges. These releases happen both internally and publicly, especially through my Time ReleaseContinue reading “Time, Release, and Returning to the Page”
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No Neutral Ground: From Gaza’s Freedom Flotillas to Standing Up for Justice
A reflection on courage, truth-telling, and finding one’s role in the fight for justice—whether in the streets, in art,Palestinian journalist Anas al-Sharif’s killing highlights a stark choice: uphold injustice or resist it. From Gaza’s flotillas to local protests, every voice matters.
Doorways Into Creation
The opening of my exhibition at Queens Museum in May is approaching. My days are busy with lots and lots to do with barely a moment for me to properly enjoy Ramadan but I’m so thankful for this moment, alhamdullilah. It got me thinking about my last Ramadan in Cairo, when I attended the FridayContinue reading “Doorways Into Creation”
Where Does Time Go During Ramadan?
If you are fasting this Ramadan, or know someone who is, you know that in Ramadan, Muslims who are fasting become hyper aware of time. When do we stop eating? When can we start eating? How much time do we have left? Growing up in New York, and having lived in many other parts ofContinue reading “Where Does Time Go During Ramadan?”
Ramadan Reflections!
Ramadan Kareem! I hope you’re as excited as I am for this holy month as I look forward to fasting during Ramadan every year. For most of us, it’s hard to detach from food or anything else we enjoy, but, it is necessary to do so in order to connect to what matters more whenContinue reading “Ramadan Reflections!”
LET’S HAVE A CONVERSATION! HERE’S WHAT I HAVE TO SAY.
This past month I’ve been looking back at my personal relationship with documenting and celebrating Black History. For me, it began with talking to elders in my family and community and this conversation continues to drive my work as an artist. It will also be one of the highlights of my solo exhibition which opens on MayContinue reading “LET’S HAVE A CONVERSATION! HERE’S WHAT I HAVE TO SAY.”
The Kids Were Off This Week… But I Wasn’t
This week, I spent a lot of time sourcing domestic items for my upcoming Close to Home exhibition installation at the Queens Museum (it’s modeled after my Cairo apartment), painting a new series I’m debuting for the show, and meeting with my curator Hitomi, Aaron – the head preparator, and Hayley – the Registrar at the museum. Let me tellContinue reading “The Kids Were Off This Week… But I Wasn’t”
You, Me, and the Houthi
The new year is right around the corner, and if something drastic doesn’t happen, we’re going to welcome it with the ongoing genocide of innocent Palestinians. It is unfortunate that this is the reality we live in, but it’s a reminder that a safe, prospering world is the responsibility of every single one of us.Continue reading “You, Me, and the Houthi”
Traveling To Guyana With My Mother
It’s been a while since I wrote a post on this blog. I hope you missed reading it as much as I have missed posting on here. I’m always happy to stay connected with you and I pray we continue to add value to one other and our communities. Last week was so hectic and wentContinue reading “Traveling To Guyana With My Mother”
GUYANA HERE I COME!
The USA has been experiencing record-breaking heat but, and his might sound strange, because I lived in Egypt for six years, as a result I developed a high tolerance for heat and if it’s not above 95 degrees I don’t really feel it. It wasn’t always this way for me, but it’s amazing how our bodies can adapt toContinue reading “GUYANA HERE I COME!”