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I was born in 1967 in southern Kurdistan and originally trained as a chemistry teacher at Mosul University in Iraq. My interest in art began in my teenage years and has since developed into a passion. In 1990, I held my first solo exhibition at the university, where I presented drawings made with pencil, ink pen and colored pens.

In early 1996, I fled to Denmark. At that time, there was an art workshop in Sandholm camp, where the residents had the opportunity to draw and paint. I took full advantage of this opportunity and worked intensively in the workshop, which eventually resulted in an exhibition on site. Later, in 2012, some of my drawings from that period were exhibited in two art buses – an experience that was a great success.

In 2013, I made a conscious decision to immerse myself even more in art and develop my love for ink as a medium. I continue to experiment with new techniques in order to achieve the most satisfying results. In my drawings, I deal with different themes and strive to find a personal expression through lines, inkblots, surfaces and shapes.

Some works are created after long deliberation, while others arise spontaneously at the moment the pen or ink meets the paper. I like to compose my images with carefully selected elements and consciously work to create a composition that catches the viewer's eye. Just as we value some things more than others in life, in my works I choose to delve into details in certain areas, while others remain more sketchy and minimalist.

Occasionally I include Kurdish script in my works, so that text and image merge into a whole. I often draw inspiration from poetry, songs and proverbs, as I believe that writing adds an extra dimension of beauty and meaning. For me, it is fascinating to give life to letters and highlight their aesthetic qualities - the more you look at them, the more beautiful they become.
 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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