I started out as an illustrator, but soon moved to ceramics. Often it feels like I am still illustrating, but ceramics gives me a context and an approach.

     I have Swedish parents, was born and grew up in Pakistan, studied in Scotland, and have worked in Afghanistan. All of these places, and their cultures, have left their mark on me and continue to influence my work. I am interested in mythology and folklore, and get inspiration from folk art, religious art, and traditional crafts - as well as cycling and music. Nature fascinates me, particularly birds, which often feature in my work. I reference Islamic ceramics both through imagery and materials.

     At the moment I am using similar materials and techniques to the Afghan potters from Istalif who I worked with; earthenware and engobe, with alkali and lead glazes. My biggest interest, however, lies in quartz-paste, which I used for my degree show work.

     Since February 2009 I have been based in Gothenburg, Sweden, where I work in a collective studio, Keramikverkstan, in an old sugar factory.

Member of Sintra, a collectively run gallery/shop in Gothenburg, Sweden.