Constellations (2025-Ongoing)
Constellations Series (2025-ongoing)
Unique Prints and drawing on Kozo paper
52 x 42cm Editions of 10
Constellations Series are drawings that map out the cosmology around an edible plant, and are based on research in ancient texts on agriculture, herbal medicine and astrology. They play on the idea of an astrological chart, (of the placements of planets in the sky at a certain moment in time), usually cast for events, cities, countries, and of course humans. The works continue the tradition of book illustrations from the middle ages in Arabic, Latin, Greek, and Persian, specially the diagrams that visually bring together connections between heaven and earth.
The drawings are made from life to capture the ‘spirit’ of the plant or the fruit, and are made close to their the season of harvest. Sometimes the planets are represented by their mythological figures—ancient deities who inspired strength, rebirth, reverence, love, and fear. In the background is the geographical region related to the plant. The texts describe the plants’ life, the cosmological and mythological story, sometimes quoting ancient thinkers, or more contemporary anecdotes around the plant. The texts are in Arabic, and some editions include notes in English.
Complete drawings for the plants; Pomegranate, Oregano, Rice, and Dates, with new drawings for Fig and Olives, among others to come.
Printed by Atelier KZG in Brussels.
Previously shown:
‘Recipes for Broken Hearts’ in the 1st Biennial of Bukhara (2025), Curated by Diana Campbell, Uzbekistan
‘Foragers’ at Pilar (2026), Curated by Gosie Vervelossem, Belgium
Upcoming:
‘Arab Design Now’ (2026), Curated by Noura Al-Sayeh, Qatar
Unique Prints and drawing on Kozo paper
52 x 42cm Editions of 10
Constellations Series are drawings that map out the cosmology around an edible plant, and are based on research in ancient texts on agriculture, herbal medicine and astrology. They play on the idea of an astrological chart, (of the placements of planets in the sky at a certain moment in time), usually cast for events, cities, countries, and of course humans. The works continue the tradition of book illustrations from the middle ages in Arabic, Latin, Greek, and Persian, specially the diagrams that visually bring together connections between heaven and earth.
The drawings are made from life to capture the ‘spirit’ of the plant or the fruit, and are made close to their the season of harvest. Sometimes the planets are represented by their mythological figures—ancient deities who inspired strength, rebirth, reverence, love, and fear. In the background is the geographical region related to the plant. The texts describe the plants’ life, the cosmological and mythological story, sometimes quoting ancient thinkers, or more contemporary anecdotes around the plant. The texts are in Arabic, and some editions include notes in English.
Complete drawings for the plants; Pomegranate, Oregano, Rice, and Dates, with new drawings for Fig and Olives, among others to come.
Printed by Atelier KZG in Brussels.
Previously shown:
‘Recipes for Broken Hearts’ in the 1st Biennial of Bukhara (2025), Curated by Diana Campbell, Uzbekistan
‘Foragers’ at Pilar (2026), Curated by Gosie Vervelossem, Belgium
Upcoming:
‘Arab Design Now’ (2026), Curated by Noura Al-Sayeh, Qatar