Selected Projects
Community · Film · Art · Activism
ArtiZen
Co-hosted with Sakinah Le Noir on British Muslim TV, ArtiZen explored art, creativity and spirituality in the UK Muslim community. Two seasons of in-depth interviews with talented Muslim creatives — including YouTuber Adam Saleh — broadcast on Sky 845.
DOT
As founder of DOT — Developing Our Tradition — I created a Muslim arts guild dedicated to supporting and connecting creatives within the community. A platform for British Muslim artists to showcase work, share dialogue, and network with peers. Exhibitions, workshops and networking sessions.
100 Years of Solitude
A photo project inspired by Gabriel García Márquez's novel — exploring isolation and identity through characters of Macondo. Shot in Richmond Park with face painted in tribal Colombian indigenous markings and heavy chains. Brought to life by London-based Colombian designer Wendy Castaño Vega, who worked backstage at Alexander McQueen's Paris Fashion Week.
#22SecondsToMurder
An artistic tribute to Azaan John Kaleem (AJ) — an 18-year-old from Luton killed in a 22-second knife attack on 22nd March 2018. A father and son photography piece created with Yusuf J. Noorudeen exploring the role of guardians and spheres of influence. The campaign reached 10 Downing Street.
The Light Within
Production manager on this cinematic poem short film directed by Adam Shamash — a tribute to the Prophet Muhammed, narrated by Sukina Pilgrim. Selected for the Mokhtar Film Festival in Paris. Travelled to Paris for the event and appeared on TV show "Being Bilal." Filmed across London and Morocco.
Artistic Jihad
A Muslim student art competition exhibited at London's Mica Gallery, run by FOSIS and UAL Isoc. Three submitted pieces accepted and exhibited — "Woman in Red", "Blue Warrior", and "Veiled Malikah" — digital works bridging traditional Arab, Turkish and Persian illustration with contemporary digital arts. Covered by the Huffington Post.