Tower Painting

Art as Scientific Research I seek to engage in raw artistic expression the way a scientist engages in research. Scientific research often does not have a specific goal, or end product in mind, it is research done for the sake of learning. Ultimately, what is learned will be incorporated into new technology, and this has allowed human beings to travel to the moon, communicate instantly around the planet, cure diseases and so on. That fundamental research is the main key in doing all the amazing things we can do, but it is sometimes aimless, and discoveries are often made my mistake. This is how I look at art. Imagine your life without your favorite book, favorite film, favorite video game etc... these things are important to us, we learn valuable lessons from them, and they influence our way of interacting with the world and each other. They are a kind of emotional technology that has become incredibly refined over the centuries, much like the physical technology of scientific advance. But it is the raw, primary art that fuels the entertainment industries. As an artist, I am engaging in this raw, undirected research. I do not know what I will find or invent along the way. But in the core of my being I feel the need to experiment and discover those things that no one has done before. My Projects I will be presenting my projects here, on this page, explaining my thoughts behind why I started them. As aimless as my goals may seem to be, I am equally confident in my ability to complete large and complex undertakings. I have four video games published, the last of which is still being developed as an Early Access release. I've produced dozens of paintings, and have also written and self-published four children's books. These are not small accomplishments for an individual, especially since they have been largely self-funded. Still, the various Kickstarter projects have also been immensely helpful in those few cases, and they have given me a sense of hope about the kind of support that is already out there. If you have enjoyed viewing any of my paintings, playing my games, reading my books, or engaging with my work in any way, please consider supporting this effort. Even $1 a month is greatly appreciated! An American Muslim Artist My work does not always make it clear, but my faith really does influence a lot of what I do artistically.