Imperfect Art — Art / Empowerment
2013 January, from my diary series... imperfection.me
In the 21st century we are often obsessed with looking and sounding perfect. Sometimes we forget about being our genuine self.
My imperfect art comes straight from the heart. It is mostly inspiration from real life experiences or genuine people that deeply touch me.
As a woman from the Middle-East who was born and raised in Iraq, I witnessed three wars, fought to finish education, moved from country to country, worked on refugee camps, and got to Canada and started a new journey. These experiences have influenced me to be human rights activist, artist, enthusiastic student of life.
I remember when I was little, I never was recognised for my art between children by art teachers. At that time in Iraq the children were encouraged to draw about the country, national themes, political symbols and buildings. I had my own way of expressing myself in art. However my parents always encouraged me, they would make me have my own small art gallery in my bed room and they would buy all the pictures I made.
Being a real artist has always been one of my dreams. I never had the opportunity to improve my skills. As a child my family couldn’t afford art classes, and for political, financial and cultural reasons I couldn’t pursue my goal to be a skilled artist. Just recently I got the courage and the inspiration to start dedicating more time and energy towards working on a collection of imperfect pieces of art.
What is the influence of art in my life? Art has always helped me transform any experience into a positive one.
To be a passionate artist is to believe in your dreams, and let life inspire you..
When you are silent and have no words to say, grab a pen and paper, or canvas and acrylic and you will be surprised to see the artist in you!
I was so honoured in taking a part of Moniker Exhibition
