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About
Visual artist who is known for various painting, drawing, and sculpture installations. His work is recognizable for often drawing inspiration from patterns of traditional Middle Eastern carpets. He began to create his own works inspired by his cultural background.
Before fame
He studied graphic design in school. He worked in the music industry, designing visuals for artists including Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, and Pharrell Williams.
Trivia
He is an avid globe hopper and traveler and has made trips to countries like Morocco, Turkey, Iran, and Syria to learn directly from traditional carpet weavers. He has held solo exhibitions in Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
Family life
His father is Cuban and his mother is Syrian; his bi-cultural upbringing influenced his art.
Associated with
He named Takashi Murakami and Daniel Arsham as artistic inspirations.
