2009
Acrylic & glass on canvas
80 x 40 cm
A modish & chic contemporary piece of mixed media. Bismillah (Meaning – In the name of God, the most merciful) written in cream Kufic Arabic script over a background base of dark maroon. A detailed rectangle of swirly maroon patterns over a cream base is on the top left of the painting. The textured strip detail on the right of the painting has been painted using a base of cream with maroon over tiny glass beads.
Salaams to all.
The above painting was one that was recently donated and sold at auction to raise funds for the SEECC in Billericay. Alhamdulillah, it raised a good sum and kick started the fundraising for the new school they hope to aquire.
I just recently finished another Bismillah piece and will soon upload the image. I had started it in June and due to illness and other events, I had not been able to complete it. Alhamdulillah, I managed to finish it last week and I have also added it to the Saatchi Online Competition for this week.
Till the next time
Peace and salaams to all
Umm Aisha
This painting represents the ocean as mentioned in the Quran in Surah Kahf Chapter 18, Verse 109. Painted in royal blue and sky blue with the verse in Naskh style Arabic script in corresponding royal blue. Translation of Verse: “If the ocean were ink (wherewith to write out) the words of my Lord, sooner would the ocean be exhausted than would the words of my Lord, even if we added another ocean like it, for its aid”.
Acrylic on canvas – 2009 – 50 x 70cm
I have added this painting into the Saatchi Online gallery competition. See link below to view the page or to vote. This round ends 9am on 12th October 2009.
http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/showdown/index.php?showpic=233450
Kun FayaKoon / “BE” and it is!
2009
50 x 70 cm
Acylic on Canvas
This painting with its striking dark background and central fusion of colour symbolises the existence out of non-existence that God created. The fusion of colours represents atoms forming in the beginning of time where God just says Kun Fayakoon – BE and it is. This is an extract of verse 82 in chapter 36 of the Quran. It is also mentioned in other verses of the Quran on a number of occasions.
Salaams to all.
It certainly has been such a long time since my last post. I had tried very hard during ramadan (which seems like a lifetime away), to keep away from the computer. After a two month detox of the net, I was succombed to it once again. Hope you all had a fantastic and memorable Eid!
The events of the last couple of months, has certainly put a new perspective to life and to the hereafter. We make our plans for the future, but we seem to be constantly reminded by the Almighty, that He is the best of planners, Alhamdulillah.
Life is too short to stress or worry about what has happened or what may happen. Allah SWA always does the best for us and we just need to take that leap of faith and put our total trust in His hands Insha-Allah. Prayer and reflection will take you far, for Allah can put our affairs in order whenever He wills.
Remember this sister in your prayers.
Peace and salaams to all
Umm Aisha
