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”
Tag Archives: Spiritual Art
Black to Palestine: The Making of The Clinic
Discover Nsenga Knight’s The Clinic, an installation transforming symbols of violence into suspended prayers and sanctuaries of resistance. From studio sketches to the Queens Museum, the work reclaims fragility, resilience, and collective healing in the face of conflict.
Reflecting on November: Milestones, Mentors, and Building a Creative Future
Discover the latest updates from artist Nsenga Knight, including her Close to Home exhibition, reflections on her Queens Museum fellowship, and how you can support her work as a full-time artist.
Close to Home; Nsenga Knight’s Debut NYC Solo Exhibition at Queens Museum
Close to Home is an installation that honors the domestic space as a custodian of cultural and spiritual traditions by providing support and comfort to forge appreciation for heritage and their continuity. Modeled after Nsenga Knight’s family residences from their past six years living in Cairo, Egypt, the installation’s eclectic atmosphere reflects the historic and cosmopolitan.Continue reading “Close to Home; Nsenga Knight’s Debut NYC Solo Exhibition at Queens Museum”
Journeys of Resilience and Faith: The Tawaf/Sa’y Series by Nsenga Knight
Discover the Tawaf/Sa’y series by Nsenga Knight, a powerful blend of art, history, and personal journey that mirrors the strength of Al Sayida Hajjar and the resilience of a mother. Crafted from the perspective of a black Muslim female artist, each piece offers a narrative of survival, faith, and womanhood, inspired by the rituals of Hajj. Ideal for Ramadan or Eid, these artworks are not just aesthetically pleasing but carry deep spiritual, Islamic, and historical value. Join Nsenga Knight in celebrating the undying spirit of women, believers, and survivors through this inspiring art collection
Embrace Resilience and Transformation: Discover the Sajda Drawing Series
As we step into this season of reflection and renewal, I want to share with you a journey that’s not only close to my heart but also a celebration of resilience, transformation, and the miraculous essence of life. The Sajda drawing series, a collection that has become a testament to the human spirit’s indomitable willContinue reading “Embrace Resilience and Transformation: Discover the Sajda Drawing Series”
The Birth of Sajda… The Birth of Close to Home
We have less than two weeks left of Ramadan, it’s crazy how it always passes so quickly! I hope fasting has been easy for you and that you’re able to dedicate time towards prayers and worship. I myself have been balancing spending time with my family and working intensely on new artwork with for myContinue reading “The Birth of Sajda… The Birth of Close to Home”
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”
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!”
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”