One the of paintings from my last solo exhibition at SOL gallery, “Timeless Past”
The timeless past series explores the complex emotions and experiences arising from migration and settling in a new country. Samira seeks to express the contradictions and confusion of navigating unfamiliar cultural and social landscapes through heavy contrast between colours and lights. Her creative process involves moulding her imagination in time-frame, drawing from both the brumous memories of the past and the brighter, more vivid combinations of current events and fantasies. Through this technique, Samira creates a visual narrative that explores various episodes of her life with a touch of magical realism. Her artwork invites viewers to contemplate migration's challenges and triumphs and consider the social and cultural impacts of settling in a new country. Samira highlights the tension and complexity inherent in these experiences while celebrating the resilience and creativity of those who navigate them.