From anxiety to Islamic illumination, Zahirah Hafiz reflects on the journey behind her exhibition piece The Path. What began as mindless doodling during periods of severe anxiety has developed into a considered practice rooted in Islamic geometric pattern, illumination, and storytelling.

Her work traces a shift from mental overwhelm to intentional creation, where structure, pattern, and colour become tools for reflection. In The Path, a bold central route moves through an intricate background, symbolising qadr, tawakkul, and the unseen wisdom within closed doors and changing life chapters.

Through this conversation, Zahirah also reflects on being a Muslim artist in the West, navigating visibility, value, and the tension between cultural expectations and artistic practice, while holding onto a belief in detail, presence, and divine care.

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Can a minaret, a protest poster, and a pair of illustrated socks all become acts of dawah? Farah Girach’s practice explores how Islamic values are carried through graphic design, illustration, and the choices behind the work we choose to create.

Leicester-based designer Farah moved from a corporate learning and development role into freelance design after studying Graphic Communication at Birmingham City University. A turning point came when she stepped away from agency work that conflicted with her values, later deepened by redundancy in 2026, leading her toward a practice rooted in “design for good” and faith-led creative work.

Her projects include collaborations with Friends of Al Aqsa, Palestine solidarity cycling jerseys worn across the UK, and fundraising design work supporting humanitarian initiatives. Through these, her work becomes a form of visual activism, engaging with themes of justice, awareness, and global solidarity.

In Islam Through My Eyes, she presents an architectural piece centred on the Adhan and the minaret, woven with geometric structure and African-inspired motifs. The work reflects stillness, presence, and the grounding moment of prayer within everyday noise.

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Clara Talbi, known online as Claneesa, is a French Algerian digital artist whose work centres on joyful depictions of Muslim women, Eid gatherings, and everyday feminine intimacy.

Drawing from a childhood spent sketching with her father, Clara stepped away from art during a conventional career path before returning to it during the COVID period, choosing to pursue it as a full-time practice. Her conversion to Islam became a turning point, reshaping both her visual language and the way she understands her creative purpose.

Her work explores colour, composition, and atmosphere to express Muslim sisterhood and shared moments of ease and celebration. In Islam Through My Eyes, she presents a digital illustration of two women in abayas on Eid, surrounded by soft light, flowers, and quiet detail, capturing connection without relying on facial expression.

Through her practice, she reflects on identity as a French Algerian Muslim woman, the pressures of digital visibility, and the intention behind creating work that uplifts, represents, and affirms Muslim women in contemporary visual culture.

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