Zahirah Hafiz
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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