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In this print, a reversal of roles is seen between the hanging feet and the the clothes piled up on the ground. Here I am thinking of feet as vessels in in of themselves, not just part of a vessel, our body. The purpose of feet for those who…

I consider this my first exploration of rebar as a material and as a symbol of my Arab identity. As a material, I find it compelling that rebar is can only be seen when a building is destroyed, otherwise it is invisible. As the child of a Syrian…

There once lived a being who, in the desperate and unsuccessful search of light outside, found itself taking its final breaths, tired and fragile, withered and frail. While walking it's final steps down in the darkness into the dead-end path, with…

Letter from Dr. Naismith to Chancellor Frank Strong, Dec. 19, 1914. Naismith then serving as President of the Society of Directors of Physical Education in Colleges.

Dr. Naismith wrote speeches, essays and articles on a variety of topics including the interrelation of high school and college athletics, swimming, and the development of character through athletics. Here is an example of one of his publications.

Dr. Naismith kept careful records concerning the physical development of students at KU. This sheet shows detailed measurements of arms, legs, shoulders, etc.

University Daily Kansan news clipping from April 17, 1964

In "Brook Trouts," the two fish, flipped horizontally, create balance inspired by yin and yang.

In "Peaceful Afternoon," the varied blue tones communicate the water and a calm feeling. By using horizontal symmetry and simple shapes such as small triangles for trees, lines in the water as a reflection, and a silhouette of a fisherman mid-cast,…

"Let's Ride" are drypoint prints of blind contour sketches of my motorcycle gear, reflecting my identity through the individuality of my gear. The scratchy appearance adds an edgy effect that pairs with motorcycle riding risks.