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Cultural Tile Series (2024)

In this series, I explored my culture through use of motifs in tiling (and an occasional pot). To represent my Pakistani heritage, I used patterns akin to henna/mehndi; this was done through techniques of sgraffito. As a way to represent my english side, I used glaze to paint native florals on some of the tiles. I also included some modern patterns from English tilings, usually clear lines and sections.

Circular tile with henna patterns
Circular pot  with henna patterns
Square tile, floral henna with a flower painted in centre
Circular tile with henna patterns
Square tile with henna patterns
Square tile with henna patterns
Circular tile with henna patterns
Circular tile with henna patterns
Circular tile with henna patterns
Square tile with line patterns
Square tile, floral henna with a flower painted in centre
Square tile with henna patterns
Square tile with henna patterns
Circular tile with henna patterns
Circular tile with henna patterns

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