JMAC Gallery, 20 Franklin St., Worcester, MA
Oct. 8th -23rd
Artists Reception: Oct.16th , 4-7 pm.
“As an American artist with roots in the Middle East, my work explores identity,
displacement, and belonging.
This series of boat sculptures reflects our tumultuous life journeys, the grief of exile, and
the fragile hope of sanctuary.
The boats—sometimes vessels of refuge, sometimes coffins—are embraced by birch
branches, whose forms evoke
tender arms offering safety. Natural materials, muted colors, and woven textures root
the work in both fragility and resilience.
Suspended, fractured, or shrouded, each piece tells its own story, yet together they
create an atmosphere of mourning and
compassion. With the sound of rough seas and the image of shifting skies, the
installation invites viewers to bear witness
to loss while holding space for healing and shared humanity.
Step out of your shoes and into the sand—feel the earth beneath your feet as part of the
journey.”