Art has always been my way of preserving memory and exploring identity. Through vibrant acrylic paintings, I use layer upon layer of color to create works that pulse with energy and evoke life’s complexities. My art is deeply influenced by my childhood on a 100-acre farm in the Deep South and my Lebanese heritage, weaving together themes of nostalgia, resilience, and spirituality.

The women in my matriarchal line inspire and permeate my work. I carry with me the strength of generations of women who laughed and labored in the kitchen, their lives rich with resilience and love. My paintings often depict female archetypes—stoic yet vulnerable, hopeful yet unyielding—their eyes meeting the viewer with boldness and truth. These figures reflect the lessons passed down to me: to embrace honesty, to celebrate joy, and to honor struggle.

Floral motifs emerge in my art as a nod to my spiritual connection to the natural world. Each petal carries a sacred vitality, embodying the life force I aim to capture. These motifs remind us of life’s ephemeral beauty and our own impermanence and passage of time. With loose, expressive brushstrokes my work pulses with intimacy and vulnerability, revealing the soul beneath the surface.

Through paint, I explore the beauty and pleasure in everyday moments, celebrating the splendor of the world and encouraging others to see it anew. From the strength of my grandmother, who worked the farm with her own hands, to the vibrant heritage of my Lebanese roots, my journey is mirrored in the layers of my art. Whether depicting patterns of heritage or evoking the feminine experience, my work invites viewers into a world where nostalgia and spirituality converge, offering a bold and emotive reflection on life’s complexities.