22 Painting

In her work, she blends aspects of her life, interests, passions, into decorative works of art using mixed media assemblage. Her art is based upon the humor and beauty of oversized figures and the richness and nobility of art deco style painting. At times, she will add a proverb or lyric in her paintings to help shape her stories and revive our memories. Fatima portrays beauty as she sees and experiences it, and well as the pleasures that we are privileged to experience and often take for granted. She gives life to her characters by adding texture and experimenting using different materials. Her art is a reflection of her – a woman who carves her own path in everything she does, who sets her own standards and speaks her own truth. But also, a reminder to not take yourself or life too seriously and to enjoy what you have when you have it.