Words of the Unknown Print

Salam folks! My name is Shazia and I'm the face behind Rashida Art. I paint Contemporary Islamic Art for the Modern Muslim home. My goal is to ignite a deeper awareness of our history, heritage and traditions. Each piece I paint is inspired by verses from the Quran or Ahadith. Rashida Art began after a period of using art as a form of therapy. Following the bereavement of my younger sister, I struggled to make sense of all my emotions. There was a storm within me which threatened to destroy my faith. Alhamdulillah, one day I picked up my qalam, and paintbrush, and immersed myself into the world of Islamic Art. I haven't looked back since. This led me to dig deeper, devouring all I could in terms of teaching myself the fundamentals behind creating a piece of art. I found that I could express myself visually, more than I ever could verbally. The arab name Rashida means wise or guided, and this is the feeling that I wished to portray in each painting of mine. An ancient wisdom, and guidance from our creator Allah, form the inspiration to create art which can beautify homes, yet also add a sense of value, a deeper meaning, and instils love for the Divine.