My work explores cultural identity, trauma and gender roles through surreal-expressionist paintings. I find inspiration from my upbringing in Saudi Arabia as a Bangladeshi born expat. Spending my adult life in the United States left me questioning how I define my culture and process my childhood trauma. I use my work to document my cultural journey and understand my relationship to my past. My work allows me to grow and heal.

I am also the creator of Meowism - A religion that worships Cats. As a devout Meowist, I use my work to spread the word of Meowism. My meowist beliefs encourage me to respect all beings and make art about nonfeline animals too. 

Education

Masters of Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts, California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, CA

Exhibitions

2020 Group Exhibition | Beats for Bushfires | Brooklyn, NY

2019 Solo Exhibition | Royal Bengal Tea House | New York, NY

2018 Group Exhibition | Tactics, Works, Terms, Forms, Statements | New York, NY

2017 Group Exhibition | Morir Soñando | Brooklyn, NY

2015 Solo Exhibition | Censored | L-Shape Gallery - CalArts | Los Angeles, CA

2014 Solo Exhibition | Hold Your Breath | Main Gallery - CalArts | Los Angeles, CA

2014 Group Exhibition | NoHo PAC | Los Angeles, CA

2014 Group Exhibition | Stevenson Blanch Gallery - CalArts | Los Angeles, CA

2013 Group Exhibition | College Avenue Gallery - CCA | Oakland, CA