ARTBASH

As I sat entranced by the cello notes dancing to the choreography of the conductor's baton, the vibrant set came alive with the emotion of the performers. It awakened a passion within me, something I had misplaced in the cumulative pile that had become my life. Illuminated by a spark of realization, it was then that my calling in life became clear; bringing stories to life through powerful, emotive, and impactful experiences.

A week later, I left my engineering career behind and embarked on a journey of curiosity, creativity, and storytelling.

That was 2008.

Since then I have studied, experimented and explored many different disciplines, enriching my toolbelt with more ways to craft stories. With work spanning over 30 countries, I am continuously compelled by the opportunities to tell the next story.

Over the course of my two decades in the creative industry, I have

• Spent time in the trenches as a war journalist during the Arab Spring in 2011 telling the stories of humanity.
• Freelanced as a DOP for 8 years with films screened, nominated and won at Cannes Film Festival, The Academy Awards, New York Film Festival, and Dubai International Film Festival, to name a few.
• Was a producer, writer, and director at Image Nation Abu Dhabi.
• Served as the Creative Director at the Prime Minister's Office in Dubai creating experiences for the Mohamed Bin Rashid Global Initiatives.
• Served as Creative Consultant at the UAE Presidential Court on national impact projects.
• Created, directed, and EP'd a full revamped grid of shows for Abu Dhabi Media Network as part of their 2023 rebranding.
• And was Managing and Creative Director at two boutique agencies specializing in culture, heritage, and national campaign projects.

Art is a common language between us and our subconscious. When trained in what to listen for, an Art Therapist can help translate the motives, behaviors, and desired outcomes that may be eluding you.

A session is a quiet room, myriad materials, and no expectations. You do not need to know how to make art. We make something, and the making does the talking. What the hands choose often says what words cannot.

Art Therapy is not a medical treatment and I make no clinical recommendations. What I offer is a practiced room and a method that helps people understand themselves better. For cases that require deeper clinical attention, I refer them to trained psychiatrists that I have partnered with.

For anyone carrying something heavy or unnamed, adults and children alike, we can explore them together at your own pace.

Sessions are one on one, in person, in Abu Dhabi.