As a scientist, painter, chef, and creative by compulsion, I have always been drawn to natural elements and subtle surrealism, which shape my work across mediums.

I am half Palestinian and half Egyptian; my heritage deeply informs my perspective and guides my creative process.

I recently published my debut cookbook, Citrus & Sumac—a dreamy, playful take on Mediterranean cooking.

At 25, I’m currently based in South Sinai, Egypt, where I live with my cat Kirby and two chickens.