« It Was All A Dream », 2024
Acrylic on canvas | 100 × 100 cm
A portrait of Notorious B.I.G., the legendary New York rapper, reimagined in traditional Emirati attire — kandura and ghutra. This work mirrors the palette used in the piece portraying Rihanna, creating a bridge between two cultural icons. The painting reflects my ongoing exploration of identity and hybridity, where hip-hop meets the Gulf, expressed through a bold and graphic treatment with palette knives.
