Known for large-scale portraits of women crowned with florals, this body of work marks a shift away from predetermined imagery toward a more intuitive, material-led process. Rather than knowing the outcome in advance, the paintings unfold through gesture, feeling, and response. Drawing from my parents’ native language, I began incorporating elements inspired by Arabic writing, focusing not on legibility but on the curves, rhythms, and lines that give the language its visual character. Influenced by Abstract Expressionism, the work is defined by gestural marks and a sense of controlled spontaneity. ​ Vivid fluorescent colors are layered alongside darker tones, with thick and thin marks creating strong contrast and visual tension. Pastels are introduced to soften the surface, balancing the raw texture of the canvas, which is treated with sand before each painting begins. Collected from the beaches of Qatar, the sand is applied evenly to the surface, giving each work a distinct tactile quality. ​ The process begins with scratches and marks made using pastels, spray paint, and acrylics, recalling Arabic words and phrases as the layers develop. Before the paint fully dries, sections are scraped back and pulled downward across the canvas. This cycle of application and removal is repeated until the composition reaches a sense of balance. Solid color fields and carefully placed drips are added in the final stages, bringing resolution to the work. ​ Together, these paintings hold traces of memory, emotion, and place, anchored by a language and visual rhythm that reflects the Arab world in which I was raised.