We gravitate towards geometry. Whether to seek comfort, to seek meaning, or to lose ourselves into something more than us. It is fundamental and beautiful.
This intricate Islamic geometric pattern is in the Spanish-Moroccan style. This is a celebration of our planet, from the blues of our skies and waters, to the ochres of the earth and pinks of flowers.
Along with artisanal watercolors, some are made from semi-precious minerals and rocks like Azurite, Malachite, Tourmaline, and Garnet.
Size: 22” x 30” on Arches Rough Press
Commissioned by UC Davis Eye Center for Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute, California
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We gravitate towards geometry. Whether to seek comfort, to seek meaning, or to lose ourselves into something more than us. It is fundamental and beautiful.
This Islamic geometric pattern has been thoughtfully watercolored in overarching circles, hexagons and squares. As the eye looks deeper, the floating feeling of water and deeper levels emerge to give an encompassing feeling of the ocean.
Along with artisanal watercolors, some are made from semi-precious minerals and rocks like Azurite, Malachite, and Turquoise. Size: 22” x 30” on Arches Rough Press
Commissioned by UC Davis Eye Center for Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute, California
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on Arches cold press paper
Size: 22” x 30”
SOLD - Commissioned Work
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 18" x 24"
SOLD - This piece was shown at Doug Adams Gallery, Berkeley in the show Drawing the Soul.
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on Arches cold press paper
Size: 22” x 30”
SOLD - Commissioned Work
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 9" x 9"
SOLD
Inspiration of this piece is the earth itself and the many treasures it encapsulates. The earthy browns mixed with the forest greens provide an important interplay of ideas of celebrated differences. The earth is not one thing. It is the mountains and the seas, the desert and the forest, the cliffs and the plains. This whole mix of typography is what makes home.
We, the human race are exactly like that, different in size, color, race, language and ethnicity. But, being different is often mistaken as being divided. We aren’t.Inherently we are the same. Our differences are our celebration of our uniqueness. They are what make us like this earth.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 18" x 24"
This piece was shown at Doug Adams Gallery, Berkeley in the show Drawing the Soul.
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 9" x 12"
SOLD
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on Arches cold press paper with 24K gold calligraphy
Size: 18” x 24”
SOLD - Private Collection
The creation of this artwork was to find oneness in symmetry and to transcend beyond the confines of matter. The underlying idea is based upon a heavenly constellation or a solar system. The golden star in the center, the umber sun rays enveloping it is a beacon for everyone, everywhere. Next are the blue skies and the eight medallions around it signify planets. Tessellating this system 6 times creates a star system.
Each object or idea in the symmetry has a role. They come before and after, acting as balance and unifying each other. Such is the role of ideologies and religions. They provide pillars to the thought process. They can be different but they provide balance for life and sustenance to the heart which yearns for the aesthetic.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 18" x 24"
SOLD - This piece was shown at Doug Adams Gallery, Berkeley in the show Drawing the Soul.
Medium: Watercolor
Size: 9" x 12"
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 9" x 12"
SOLD
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 9" x 12"
SOLD
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 9" x 12"
SOLD
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 9" x 12"
SOLD
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 9" x 12"
SOLD
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 9" x 12"
SOLD
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 9" x 12"
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 9" x 12"
SOLD
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 9" x 12"
SOLD
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 9" x 12"
SOLD
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 9" x 12"
SOLD
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 9" x 12"
SOLD
We gravitate towards light. Whether to seek comfort, to seek meaning or to lose ourselves into something more than us. I’ve chosen delicate watercolors, specially the precious Ultramarine and Turquoise to show the lightness and airiness of the sky which is the inspiration for this piece.
Most religions have a connection with the sky, the planets, stars, the sun and the moon. Both Islam and Hinduism follow a lunar calendar and base significant events through it. The sky signifies heavenly bounty in the form of sunlight, rain and wind. The sky also holds a final destination of permanence. In most commonplace beliefs and thoughts, ‘we, the beings of earth, are to transcend the skies where our eternal erode lies.’
Medium: Artist watercolors on cold press paper
Size: 18" x 24"
SOLD - This piece was shown at Doug Adams Gallery, Berkeley in the show Drawing the Soul.
The woven series is an experiment with tessellation as layering of ideas, cultures and histories. Combining that and using different color theories and combinations, I look into what divides and combines us, sets us apart even when we are similar, and also how diversity is a celebration.
Medium: Artist watercolors on Saunders Waterford rough press paper - Size: 11” x 14”
SOLD - Private Collection
