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I have always been interested in, and wanted to explore my creativity. In 2000, I enrolled for ceramic classes that I really enjoyed. In 2004, some of my ceramic pieces were selected by Ceramic South Africa for the National Exhibition at the Pretoria Art Gallery. I also did decoupage and mosaic-making. In 2008, I enrolled for drawing and art classes at Cameron’s art studio, and learnt to draw. I continued from there, working mainly in oils; I did figurative and abstract painting. Painting brings me much joy, enjoyment and fulfilment, and I intend to continue expressing my creativity through this medium.

My art is influenced by Islamic Architectural history; my travels, religion (Islam), and nature, as well as the multi-cultural society I live in.

For commissions and enquiries please contact me on e-mail or by phone on +2783 300 8077

Islamic
Decorative Ceilings

Decorative Ceilings
Islamic
Series of Andalusian paintings inspired from my memorable trip to Spain.

Set of Three

Dome 1: Great mosque of Cordoba.

Dome 2: Prayer Hall of the Madressa of Yusuf I in Granada.

Dome 3: Capilla de Villaviciousa, covers al-Hakams II’s prayer room.

51 × 51cm. Oil on canvas.
Islamic
Ruins

Ruins
Islamic
Ruins of the Royal Residence of Abdul Rahman III

.1.5m × 60cm. Oil on canvas.
Islamic
A Moorish entrance.

A Moorish entrance.
Islamic
1m × 76cm. Oil on canvas.
Islamic
Hall of Pillars

Hall of Pillars
Islamic
Hall of Pillars – prayer hall of the Great Mosque of Cordoba, began in 785 by the Amir Abdul-Rahman and enlarged three times.

1m × 76cm. Oil on canvas.
Islamic
Interlaced Arches

Interlaced Arches
Islamic
Early Islamic decoration above the entrance of the side doors of the Great Mosque of Cordoba.

1m × 76cm. Oil on canvas.
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Great Mosque of Cordoba

Great Mosque of Cordoba
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Decoration of the Great Mosque of Cordoba by Caliph Al-Hakam II.

1m × 76cm. Oil on canvas.
Islamic, Landscapes
The Alhambra Royal Palace

The Alhambra Royal Palace
Islamic, Landscapes
The Alhambra Royal Palace, Granada. Palace Complex of Mohammed V; is considered the pinnacle of Nasridian architecture. 14^th and 15^th Century.

Set of two. 1m × 76cm each. Oil on canvas.
Islamic
The Court of the Lions

The Court of the Lions
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The Court of the Lions – named after the fountain with the twelve water-spouting lions in its centre.

1m × 76cm. Oil on canvas.
Islamic
The Baths, Alhambra

The Baths, Alhambra
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The Baths, Alhambra, Granada.

1m × 76cm. Oil on canvas.
Islamic
Cordoba Mosque, Hall of Pillars

Cordoba Mosque, Hall of Pillars
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Cordoba Mosque, Hall of Pillars.

60 × 60cm. Oil on canvas.
Islamic
Andalusian still-life

Andalusian still-life
Islamic
Andalusian still-life.

1.80m × 20cm. Oil on canvas
Islamic
Mosque in Tunis, Tunisia

Mosque in Tunis, Tunisia
Islamic
Mosque in Tunis, Tunisia.

Inspiration: A photograph I took on a visit to Tunisia.

1m × 76cm. Oil on canvas.
Islamic
Ablution fountain

Ablution fountain
Islamic
Ablution fountain – Sultan Hassan Mosque Cairo – Memories of Egypt.

1m × 76cm. Oil on canvas.
Flowers
Orchids

Orchids
Flowers
Orchids – set of two.

50 × 75cm. Oil on canvas.

Please click the image to see the second Painting
Landscapes
Dubai Marina

Dubai Marina
Landscapes
Dubai Marina, view from the 32^nd floor (A mood painting).

60 × 90cm. Oil on canvas.
Flowers
Lilies

Lilies
Flowers
Lilies.

90 × 60cm. Oil on canvas.
Flowers
Irises

Irises
Flowers
Irises.

70 × 55cm. Oil on canvas.
Islamic
A Spiritual Journey

A Spiritual Journey
Islamic
A Spiritual Journey, Mecca; after the dawn prayer.

1.20m × 90 cm. Oil on canvas.
abstract
Play with colour

Play with colour
abstract
Play with colour.

1.20m × 80cm. Oil on canvas, palette knife and brush.
abstract
Black and white

Black and white
abstract
Black and white. Inspiration: Futuristic painting.

Set of two. 1m × 76cm. palate knife; oil on canvas.
abstract
Mirage

Mirage
abstract
Mirage.

1.20m × 80cm. palate knife and brush; oil on canvas.
abstract
Colours of Earth.

Colours of Earth.
abstract
Colours of Earth.

Inspiration: from the book called ‘Earth a New Perspective’ – satellite photos.

63 × 75cm. set of four. Gloss enamel paint on canvas and oil
Landscapes
Wave.

Wave.
Landscapes
Wave.

60 × 90cm. Oil and gloss enamel paint on canvas.
Landscapes
Landscape

Landscape
Landscapes
Landscape.

1.20m × 80cm. Gloss enamel on canvas.
Flowers
Shades of Tulips

Shades of Tulips
Flowers
Shades of tulips set of four paintings.

Inspiration: Visiting a poppy field in Belfast in Mpumalanga in South Africa.

46 × 46cm. Palate knife; oil on canvas.
Landscapes
Istanbul skyline

Istanbul skyline
Landscapes
Istanbul skyline

1.20m × 80cm. Palate knife and brush; oil on canvas.

Inspiration: Memory of Istanbul.
abstract
Life-cycle.

Life-cycle.
abstract
Life-cycle.

63 × 75cm. Oil on canvas.

Inspiration: Feeling sad because family member was terminal.
Islamic
The Prophet’s Mosque

The Prophet’s Mosque
Islamic
Madinah

120x80cm

Oil on Canvas

Palette Knife and Brush
Islamic
Islamic Mosaic Pattern
Islamic Mosaic Pattern
Islamic
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1m x 76cm

Oil on Canvas

Palette Knife and Brush
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Islamic
Contemplation
Contemplation
Islamic
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Oil on Canvas

1m x 76cm
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Islamic
Transcendence
Transcendence
Islamic
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Oil on Canvas

1m x 76cm
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abstract

Name of God(ALLAH)

abstract

Inspired by carvings on the Alhambra Palace
1m x 76cm
Oil on Canvas

abstract

The Mountain

abstract

An Abstract
1.20m x 90cm
Enamel and Oil on Canvas

abstract

The Forest

abstract

Abstract
1.20m x 70cm
Enamel and Oil on Canvas

abstract

Plates

abstract

Abstract inspired by Islamic design and

Turkish water art called Ebru

1.2m x 90cm
Enamel and Oil on Canvas

abstract

Islamic Design and Geometry

abstract

Inspired by Islamic geometry and Turkish Ebru
1.20m x 90cm
Enamel, Oil on Canvas

abstract

Geometric Architecture

abstract

Abstract, inspired by Islamic Geometry
1.2m x 90cm
Enamel, Oil on Canvas

abstract

Prayer

abstract

Inspired by Islamic Geometry
each geometric pattern starts
with one circle.
1.15m x 1m
Enamel, Oil on Canvas

abstract

Birds in Flight

abstract

Futuristic Painting
1m x 75cm
Palette Knife and Brush, Oil on Canvas

abstract

Persian Carpet

abstract

Inspired from an antique Persian Carpet
1.50m x 1.20m
Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife and Brush

Islamic

Persian Mosque

Islamic

An entrance to a Persian Mosque
1m x 76cm
Enamel, Oil on Canvas

Islamic
14th Century Mamluk Bottles
14th Century Mamluk Bottles
Islamic
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80cm x 80cm each
Enamel, Oil on Canvas
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Islamic
Dome of the Rock

Dome of the Rock
Islamic
Oil on canvas

1m x 76cm
Islamic
Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia
Islamic
Oil on canvas

1m x 76cm
abstract
Iznic Pottery

Iznic Pottery
abstract
1.2m x 75cm

Oil and enamel on canvas

About Me

My Portfolio

Decorative Ceilings

Series of Andalusian paintings inspired from my memorable trip to Spain.

Ruins

A Moorish entrance.

Hall of Pillars

Hall of Pillars – prayer hall of the Great Mosque of Cordoba, began in 785 by the Amir Abdul-Rahman and enlarged three times.

Interlaced Arches

Great Mosque of Cordoba

The Alhambra Royal Palace

The Court of the Lions

The Baths, Alhambra

Cordoba Mosque, Hall of Pillars

Andalusian still-life

Mosque in Tunis, Tunisia

Ablution fountain

Orchids

Dubai Marina

Lilies

Irises

A Spiritual Journey

Play with colour

Black and white

Mirage

Colours of Earth.

Wave.

Landscape

Shades of Tulips

Istanbul skyline

Life-cycle.

The Prophet’s Mosque

Islamic Mosaic Pattern

Contemplation

Transcendence

Name of God(ALLAH)

The Mountain

The Forest

Plates

Islamic Design and Geometry

Geometric Architecture

Prayer

Birds in Flight

Persian Carpet

Persian Mosque

14th Century Mamluk Bottles

Dome of the Rock

Hagia Sophia

Iznic Pottery

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