KERATOCONUS
Challenges emanate from the rare visual disability known as Keratoconus; The main feature of keratoconus is the intertwining of lines and the lack of clear boundaries between objects. I decided to turn this visual impairment, instead of succumbing to its limitations, into an opportunity to create my unique style in painting. Although focusing and rendering on canvas requires special attention and concentration, overcoming the chaos caused by the constant presence of a foreign object in my eye demands even more effort and practice from me.
This visual impairment has persistently posed the most significant and profound challenge in my life. Unfortunately, no remedy is available beyond using cumbersome, glass-like lenses. Its profound ramifications have significantly influenced my life choices, extending to pivotal decisions like motherhood, educational pursuits, and more, leading to stress and apprehensions that, as a woman, I encounter in society, rendering me more susceptible to self-protection.
In my artistic concept, I explore execution and design, crafting a space that is optimistic and positive. This entails an allegorical representation of daily activities reimagined in novel and diverse forms inspired by the perceptual changes after removing my contact lenses every night. The visual compositions combine cinematic elements with a touch of humour to depict these negative emotions in a vibrant, lively, and colourful context, thus creating a space that feels both familiar and surreal.
ILLUSION OF NORMALITY
Attempting to live normally and being optimistic.
As a woman with Keratoconus, which exacerbates my feminine challenges, sometimes intensifying my fears, stress, and feelings of vulnerability.
EVENING
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SILVER DINNER SET
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COMMUNICATION
Communication and interaction with society and people around me have continued to be influenced by my visual Impairment. There are times when, due to the lack of proper vision, I have had to refrain from participating in many activities and significant events. Even with contact lenses in my eyes, a lack of concentration and restlessness sometimes creates a barrier that prevents me from engaging in direct conversations with others and leads to seclusion.
RAINY EVENING
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FIREWORKS
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DAY’S END
Taking off the lenses, I am aware that my perception will change. The surroundings and the image will be different in my view: colours, forms, distances, sizes; everything alters in my gaze. I know that I won't be able to perform another task. The tiredness and the abrasion I feel in my eyes all end in a very short moment with the removal of the lenses, and I am left with a blurry and chaotic image of the world around me. I prefer closing my eyes and going to sleep over any other activity.
ABRASION
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CONCLUSION
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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.
SIBLINGS
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SIBLINGS
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WASTED YEARS
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GOOD OLD DAYS
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UNDENIABLE PAST
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GOLDEN MEMORIES
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FLORAL SKIRT
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THE POND
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THE WEDDING
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DEPARTURE
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DEJA VU
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CONTENT
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