Palestinian/Irish illustrator and comic artist interested in ecological and community engaged anti-capitalist stories.
I live and work on the stolen land of Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. The settler colonial project continues today, alongside the peoples' resistance. I try to consistently reflect on my practice, that it is in solidarity with this resistance, rather than metaphoric.
Always was and always will be Aboriginal land.
My art is my expression, a form of research, and a tool to engage with people in my community.
The resistance against ethnic cleansing by Palestinians, Irish and First Nations people have all been supported by culture and the arts. My interest in resistance and community arts has led me to study a bachelors degree of Indigenous studies and a masters of Art Therapy.
I have worked in community arts for over ten years now, independantly as well as with organizations such as Kids Own Publishing, the City Of Melbourne, Footscray Community Arts Centre, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, REDinc, CERES Joe's Market Garden and Muslim Women's Association.
My graphic essays/comics have been published by the University of Melbourne, Journal of Creative Arts Therapy (JoCAT), Overland Literary Journal, Samandal, Suburban Review, APAN, The REZZAdent and more.
I accept commisions and have produced ecological illustrations for clients such as Foe, Brimbank Council, Overland Literary Journal, the City of Melbourne, Moreland City Council, Fisheries Authority, APAN, Melbourne City of Literature, Bunjil's Biik, CEREs Joe's Market Garden and more.
As a community engaged mural artist I have worked with Milparinka, Muslim Women's Association as well as primary schools including Glen Katherine Primary School.
As an environmental educator I have worked for the Royal Botanic Gardens, and have also founded The Merri Kids Club, a kids outdoor program as featured on Gardening Australia, which is now an ongoing program at CERES environment park.
I also work as a Graphic Recorder for the City of Melbourne (live illustrating to turn workshops and meetings into animated comic notes).
For my CV or any enquiries please e-mail [email protected]