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In this series, I navigate the space between visibility and obscurity, transforming the traditional concept of portraiture through abstraction. Using image transfer, I respectfully reinterpret photographs of Arab women, adhering to cultural sensitivities regarding the depiction of human forms as Haram. My work blurs individual identities into a shared essence, allowing for both recognition and anonymity. These pieces reflect on cultural identity and explore what is permissible, challenging and expanding the boundaries of how we portray and perceive human likenesses. In offering a version of these figures that can be publicly shared, I engage in a conversation about the dynamic nature of representation against the backdrop of cultural and religious beliefs.
In this series, I navigate the space between visibility and obscurity, transforming the traditional concept of portraiture through abstraction. Using image transfer, I respectfully reinterpret photographs of Arab women, adhering to cultural sensitivities regarding the depiction of human forms as Haram. My work blurs individual identities into a shared essence, allowing for both recognition and anonymity. These pieces reflect on cultural identity and explore what is permissible, challenging and expanding the boundaries of how we portray and perceive human likenesses. In offering a version of these figures that can be publicly shared, I engage in a conversation about the dynamic nature of representation against the backdrop of cultural and religious beliefs.
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