DETAILS:
48" X 36"
Finger painted Acrylic on Canvas
Made with 7 layers
Original Art Work
2021
About this art piece:We live in a modern matrix, trying to be in numerous places at once and be numerous people at one. It is just not practical. This piece is about making the matrix work for us. Embracing the places where you grow and avoiding the places you don’t all while thriving in this modern way of living. Cheers to you and this day in life.
Made in Los Angeles, California.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Aida Murad
Hi, I’m Aida and I’m an Impact Artist. It took me a long time to embrace the ‘Artist’ label but now I know this is who I am - I’m Aida and I’m an Impact Artist. I’m an Artist because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. They say the darker the shadow the brighter the light…..My Rheumatoid Arthritis is my shadow. My art is my light.
When I was 20 years old, I was diagnosed with my shadow and, subsequently, semi paralyzed for 4.5 years. Life had literally dealt me a bad hand - I had irreparable damage to both of my hands - and left me down, desperate and depressed. When I was in this place, I asked myself ‘what would I do today if today was my last day’? The answer was painting, so guess what, I painted! However, I didn’t paint with paint brushes, I painted only with my hands. Why? To demonstrate to myself and to the world that I am not damaged, and this dysmorphia will not define me. I have never and will never pick up a paint brush. My hands are all I need to create art and convey my truth.
One question set me on a path to turn my darkness into light. My next question is ‘how can I spark wonder with my art and use art to help people feel seen, heard and loved?’ I believe art can make a difference and I am excited to embark on a journey with you.
Today, I am a self-taught Visual Artist who has had 13 exhibitions and have sold out 8 collections. I am located in Los Angeles and spend my time painting, exploring the intersection of art and impact as well as using art for coaching.
Website: www.aidamurad.com
Instagram: @muradaida
