Although I was never formally trained in visual arts, I have picked up a lot from family members and friends along the way, all artists of one sort or another (calligraphy, graphic design, advertising, film, websites, etching etc.). Borrowed skills include Andalusi calligraphy, painting, plaster carving and graphic and web design as well as dressmaking, crochet, knitting and so on (see Textiles petal). Below are a few recent projects. For commissions or queries, email me at medinatenour(@)gmail.com or mail(@)medinatenour.com (without the brackets). As I am currently in the middle of yet another house move (my fourth of the year), some pieces of artwork are slow to surface, but as they appear I will update this page.
Geometric stars, acrylic and watercolour. Jan 2009.
Work in progress. Plaster carving of interlacing pattern based on a traditional Maghrebi motif. Gratitude to Adam Williamson and Lateefa Spiker for teaching me and providing the materials and tools! Winter 2009.
Geometric swirl pattern, based on tiles found in the Alhambra. Painted together with Tom Fraser. Winter 2008.
Textile geometric pattern made of scrap fabric and cardboard from the recycling bin. Was once two shirts, a skirt, a jacket and the back of a notepad. Feb 2009.
Silk Banner designed and made for Turath Publishing. Acrylic on silk dupion. July 2007.