Zahra Goulamhoussen

Bombay. London. Dubai.

My artwork is influenced by two of my greatest personal interests; wildlife and Islamic architecture.

The former inspired the majority of my early artwork which explores the world as we know it; one dominated by the human form. I portray it using animal juxtapositions in an ornate style making my pieces seem surreal yet wonderful. Personally, I respond to black and white, both in the literal sense and metaphoric. Yet, like any other person, not without that little splash of colour. You will find that these character traits resonate in many of my pieces.

After relocating to the Middle East, my artwork has been heavily influenced by the detailed and ornate architecture in the region. I am inspired by the symmetry and organic patters in the interiors and exteriors of the monumental Islamic structures. It is this inspiration that is reflected in my complex hyper detailed compositions. My ornate works include intricate designs incorporating both Islamic and Asian patterns resulting in a vibrant fusion of cultural art forms. I work with Inks, Acrylic and Charcoal to give my pieces greater depth and strength.

More recently, my artwork resonates more with my Indian roots. Most of my latest pieces incorpor...

BSc Hons Economics 2010, University of Warwick, UK

World Art Dubai, Solo Show, October 2020, Dubai UAE (Upcoming Show)

Affordable Art Fair Singapore, November 2019, Singapore

World Art Dubai, Solo Show, April 2019, Dubai UAE

India Art Festival, Solo Show, January 2019, Mumbai, India

Jubilee Arts International, July 2018, Lisbon, Portugal

World Art Dubai, Solo Show, April 2018 , Dubai UAE

UAE 46, Etihad Towers, December 2017, Abu Dhabi UAE

Index Design Series, May 2017, Dubai UAE

World Art Dubai, Solo Show, April 2017 , Dubai UAE