Born and raised in Baghdad amidst sociopolitical instability, art has been my release for as long as I can remember. It has allowed me to vent out on the surrounding hardships, and gave me hope. Moreover, my architectural background also serves as an artistic influence by further enriching my artworks’ composition with grids and geometrical shapes. Another influence stems out from the work I did with the United Nations and Non-governmental Organizations. I have participated in numerous exhibitions in Baghdad, Amman, Abu Dhabi, London and UNESCO Headquarters/Paris, I genuinely believe that I have been fortunate to have had my artworks find homes in places all over the world.