I was born and raised in Saudi Arabia, where art was a private passion alongside my twenty‑year career in medicine. At the turn of the century, I came to the US in search of freedom of expression and, in 2002, earned my MFA from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Since then, I have devoted myself fully to art, working primarily in printmaking and installation, while also embracing painting, drawing, and animation.
My work merges two traditions often held apart: the human figure — long restricted in Islamic art — and the geometric and floral abstractions that define its aesthetic brilliance. This tension animates my practice, which blends vibrant colors — hot pink, regal gold, playful yellows, reds, and blues — with henna paste, weaving motifs, and Arabic calligraphy. These elements bridge history and modernity, ornament and resistance.

Growing up, I was immersed in Arabic calligraphy, henna patterns, Sadu weaving, and Al‑qatt house murals. Only after leaving Saudi Arabia did I recognize how deeply these traditions shaped my visual language.

In my studio, surrounded by ink, screens, and the spirits of printmaking.

 Today, I weave these motifs into immersive installations that echo Bedouin tents and Islamic architecture, transforming screen‑printed fabrics into arches, pillars, domes, and enclosed sanctuaries. Within these spaces, I tell the stories of women who have claimed their power despite systems of oppression, drawing from historical accounts and interviews with contemporary Arab Americans.
Motivated by my own encounters with gender discrimination, I use cultural and religious structures to spark dialogue and imagine reform. By weaving figurative imagery into Islamic design, I challenge patriarchal constraints and reclaim spaces where women's voices have been silenced. Each installation becomes both sanctuary and stage — amplifying resilience, celebrating identity, and inviting audiences to reflect on the possibility of transformation.

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