Muslima Americana
A mini series hinting at the Arab American experience of using brand names to adapt to American culture.
With hints of American icons like McDonalds, Nike and abstracted Mickey Mouse shapes, they becomes more noticeable than the pink Hijabi character.
Acrylic on paper, 2022.
Middle Eastern Americana
Capturing the distortions and misunderstandings surrounding the Middle Eastern identity as perceived through the American lens. The abstracted shapes like the red and black atomic bombs (middle), a large yet hidden McDonalds sign (left) or endless bomb loops (right) are unidentifiable, which reflect the feeling of being seen and ignored as a Middle Eastern person in America.
Acrylic on canvas, 2022.
Hijabi Americana
Capturing the distortions and misunderstandings surrounding the Middle Eastern identity as perceived through the American lens. The abstracted shapes like the red and black atomic bombs (middle), a large
yet hidden McDonalds sign (left) or endless bomb loops (right) are unidentifiable, reflecting the feeling of being both seen and ignored in America.
Acrylic on canvas, 2022.
