What is your favorite type of art to create?

My favorite type of art to create is contemporary mixed media, where I can freely combine materials, textures, and layers to build complex visual narratives. I am especially drawn to working with repetition—dots, organic motifs, and intricate patterns—because they allow me to slow down and enter a meditative state while constructing the surface. Through this process, the work grows gradually, almost like a living archive. I don’t see my pieces as static images, but as spaces that hold memory, em

Where do you find inspiration?

I find inspiration in the quiet details of everyday life and in the hidden layers of memory—both personal and collective. I am deeply influenced by the stories of women, especially those that remain unspoken or undocumented. Nature also plays an important role in my work, particularly in its organic patterns and rhythms, which often echo in my use of repetition and detail. I am inspired by textures, surfaces, and the passage of time—how things fade, overlap, and leave traces behind. Reading, obs

What would you do with $25,000?

If I were awarded $25,000, I would invest it in creating a contemporary art gallery that supports artists and expands their opportunities, while building a living platform for experimentation, dialogue, and collaboration. The project goes beyond exhibition-making to foster a sustainable creative environment that connects artists with their communities. I would also dedicate a portion of the proceeds to supporting takyas in Sudan, based on my belief that art can be a direct tool for social impact