Islam Art Biography
Source:- Google.com.pkEAST HAMPTON— SUFI and Muslim Artists Create Understanding Through Art,'' on view at the AE Gallery in East Hampton through Dec. 31, is a show of works by Sufi and Muslim artists that explores similarities and differences between Islam and the West.
The idea for the exhibition came after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
''I knew the true spirit of Islam was not the spirit of destruction,'' said Alex Echo, owner of the gallery. ''I knew what my calling was as an artist and gallery owner -- to have a show that featured Muslim artists.''
Participating are 35 artists from countries including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Morocco, Iran, Syria and Tanzania, among others. All but two of the artists are Muslim or American Sufi. The goal, in part, was to erase common stereotypes of Muslims, including the idea that Islam advocates violence.
The artwork is diverse in content and media, including sculpture, painting and photographs. There are self-portraits of women, veiled and unveiled; landscape paintings of mosques and Moroccan streets; abstract canvases and colored murals, depicting themes of violence, suppression of women, spirituality and the culture clash of a dual Muslim and American identity.
The show was curated by Selima Raoui, a Moroccan painter, and Melody Shekina Winnig, an American Sufi artist from Boston. ''It is to show that we are all different and similar in so many ways,'' said Ms. Raoui of the show. ''To show that we all have a different voice but together we can sing a beautiful song.''
Shekaiba Wakili, a 32-year-old photographer from whose family immigrated from Kabul to Long Island in 1980, contributed a black-and-white self-portrait. It is a close-up of her face hidden behind a black veil, with only her eyes peering through.
''This was a way for me to explore my Muslim-Afghani background,'' said Ms. Wakili, who teaches photography at Herricks High School in Roslyn. ''An opportunity to tackle issues of self and identity.''
It was also an outlet for expression. ''I would not have the opportunity if I were in Afghanistan because I would be living under the Taliban and they don't value art,'' she said. ''I would have no voice; basically I would have no place there.''
Some of the artwork portrays women as powerful. For example, a self-portrait by Yasmina Bouziane, a filmmaker and photographer from Morocco who is in her early 30's, shows her dressed in a long, white gown with her legs straddling a chair, behind a camera on a tripod pointed at the viewer, suggesting a position of power.
''Don't imprison us in stereotypes,'' said her sister, Anissa Bouziane, a writer also in her early 30's who works with Yasmina.
Ms. Wakili said her artwork has received more attention since Sept 11. ''Since 1992, I've had a few art shows a year, but I've never been so busy as after Sept. 11,'' she said. ''I feel upset that it had to take a tragedy for the community to be interested in Islamic art.''
Others feel that they are unfairly identified with the hijackers now. ''My identity as an Arab-American women was a plus because of diversity,'' Anissa Bouziane said. ''Now I have to justify it. Don't tattoo a terrorist's face over mine.''
Hafeez Shaikh, a Pakistani artist, contributed two paintings, one of which, ''The Womb,'' depicts a skeletal figure with its head hanging down. The works are part of a series of 35 paintings with themes of human suppression and suffering.
''I am surprised that I've never met any Muslim artists after living in this country for over 20 years,'' he said. ''So this was a beautiful and very unusual experience for me.''
Roseline Koener, a Westhampton art gallery owner from Belgium said the show was a way for her as a Christian to reach out to Muslim and Sufi friends. She and Ms. Raoui painted an abstract work, ''A Friendship Beyond the Shore,'' for the exhibition.
''We have learned so much about each other,'' Ms. Raoui said. ''This is a reflection of how two similarly different paths can find common ground.''
Photos: This self-portrait by Shekaiba Wakili is part of a show of works by Muslim artists in East Hampton.; ''The Womb,'' by Hafeez Shaikh, is on view at the AE Gallery.
Introduction
Hafeez Shaikh, originally from Pakistan, is an experienced graphic designer with a Bachelor in Fine Arts and Bachelor in Graphic Arts from Academy of Art San Francisco. He has worked in the graphic design industry for more than 20 years. He works in New York City and lives in New Jersey.
Vision
It is his wish to serve Allah by using his talents to develop the use of Islamic Art in various facets of life, for example, architectural design, print media, online, and in the home. It is through this medium that he hopes to encourage a broader understanding of the beauty of Islam among non-Muslims and encourage creativity; within the bounds of what is right, in the Islamic world, insha-Allah.
Purpose
The proceeds from his work go to benefit children/orphan charities around the world. It is his hope that through the growth of his projects, the children of the world will benefit as well, and Allah knows best.
“…They ask thee concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what is for their good…” (Qur’an 2:220)
Body of Work
Hafeez has been involved in a myriad of projects across the spectrum of graphic design and fine art including
Book illustrations for Ad Duha Institute, USA
Architectural accents For Islamic Society of Baltimore
Calendar designs including MB Petroluem Oman.
Samples of his work and the projects he has participated in can be viewed throughout the pages of this website.
The Future
Hafeez sincerely hopes to continue to develop and grow as an artist through new projects that will challenge his abilities and allow him to explore his creativity. He is primarily interested in architectural applications of his art (i.e. in Masaajid, schools, Muslim businesses, embassies, etc.). However, he is open to working with all groups interested in his art on any type of project that they think his art would add beauty to.
It is narrated that the messenger of Allah said...
"Allah is beautiful and He loves beauty." (Sahih Muslim)
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