Traditional muse, millennial views: Old and new live in Jamila Patanwala's art

Jamila Patanwala is a contemporary Islamic artist, based in Dubai. “My work is a reflection of my roots, and I strive to create pieces that invite the viewer to explore Islamic art in a contemporary manner,” she says.

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She primarily works in acrylics and mixed media, using bold colours “to evoke the regality of Islamic patterns and calligraphy.” Her work is inspired by the richness of Islamic architecture, Quranic verses in Arabic calligraphy, and Nature. Some of her works were shown in an exhibition in Dubai International Art Centre (DIAC) recently. They were commented upon for their focus on the subject, the detailing of their meaning and the expertise of their execution.