Throughout my practice, I explore themes of self-perception, societal attitudes, and the psychological states shaped by gender bias, using a variety of mediums and formats.

As a first-generation American and the youngest of three daughters in a Middle Eastern Iraqi-Jewish family from Bombay (now Mumbai), I began to examine my cultural history and familial heritage through a feminist lens. The intersection of these ancient societies and their shared marginalization of women has profoundly impacted me, especially as it played out within my own family dynamics.

In The Fez as Storyteller, my current series of mixed-media sculptures and two-dimensional works, I critique the social and psychological legacy of these beliefs, using my art to challenge patriarchal systems and oppressive gender traditions that persist across generations. This body of work represents the culmination of my lifelong interests in art, history, costume, and psychology. Drawing from Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Sephardic traditions, I integrate male and female garments and accessories to explore the tension between female empowerment and restriction.

The fez cap, traditionally a male Ottoman headpiece, serves as a structural base for storytelling—symbolizing patriarchy and the foundation laid by my grandfathers, who left Iraq to trade the hats in India. My hybrid works blend digital photo-based collage with textiles such as saris, handmade papers, cast sculptures, trims, jewels, and embellishments. I employ techniques such as disassembling and reworking garments, hand-sewing, and beading, creating intricate, layered pieces that embody both personal and cultural narratives.