Like many of us, my love for creativity began from childhood.

I fell in love with the innate ability to transform a blank page with the use of my hands and imagination, and this passion deeply influenced the course of my life.

Born and raised in east London, one of my earliest influences came in the form of street art. I was intrigued by the artistic rebellion of graffiti art, developing my own style in sketchpads and across school textbooks in my spare time.

By huge contrast, I also had a deep and budding appreciation for Islamic art, and it was this which grew with me. Before we had internet, I’d collect printouts, calendars and newspaper cuttings of intricate domes, opulent tiles and a glimpse of glorious bygone days; legacies honoured by impeccable craftsmanship.

After formal education, it took several years of experiencing and exploring my path before I understood where I wished to go. I carved time out of work and other commitments to focus on developing a relationship with paint, paper and brush on a purely practical level.

Around this time, I had the delight of discovering PSTA and several of their short courses where I briefly studied calligraphy, manuscript illumination and arabesque under true masters of their respective crafts. This experience significantly changed my outlook, and opened a world to me that I’d been searching for all along.

Today, my body of work is influenced primarily by the traditional craftsmanship of the Islamic world, drawing visual inspiration from the power of biomorphic design, geometrical compositions and the beauty of discipline.

Whilst I am honoured to have found my steps in traditional Islamic art, it is a humbling journey marked by the many footsteps of greater individuals – before me and alongside – treading the same intricate path. I hope to only continue to develop as an artist, and I hope you will join me on my journey.