circa 1998

Inkjet Prints mounted on Foamcore

(7) 6 in x 9 in

In this photograph, my father is captured mid-motion, laying the very bricks that would form the foundation of Killeen, TX’s only mosque.

A group exhibition in celebration of Black History Month

Showcased two pieces. One framed photograph titled ‘Earth’ and a experimental short film titled ‘Pop Music’

Pop Music Film Link

Hosted a literary event filled with poetry readings a small lecture from Rice University Professor Dr. Daniel and refreshments for guests.

“RAÍCES” was a group exhibition hosted by Casa Luz which featurted the work of 25 artists.

My work showcased film photographs taken while visiting family in Casablanca, Morocco.

AbdelHadi’s Bird (2023)

Delah (2023)

Belgha (2023)

My Mother’s Hand (2023)

A curated gallery of works from local Houston artists.

Featured Artists: Liam Amadio, Sarah Siddiqui, Joe Robles, Alexa Perez, Samma Elhammady, Abdurrahman Danquah, Zenah Khatib, Imaan Faisal, Rana Mohamad, Muhammad Khaerisman, and Iman Kadri.

A curated gallery of works from Abdurrahman and friends in celebration of his graduation from the University of Houston. Enjoy this collection of work and experience the minds of the people in Abdurrahman’s world.

Featured Artists: Diego Treviño, Gemma Satterwhite, Rana Mohamad, Kaitlyn Pham, Liz Nguyen, Joe Robles IV, Meriem Madi, Phalyn Honora, Liam Amadio, Kiara Mascorro, Abdurrahman Danquah, Geni Huebner, and Chase Martin.

June 4th, 2022

• Redefining and Reinforcing Planetary Meanings and Symbolism

• Wuḍūʾ (الوضوء)

• Capture Yourself

The Sun represents the head of the solar system. The overcasting rays of the sun engulf the subject's head, just as the star of our solar system casts its brightly warm light over the planets.

Mercury is the righteous planet. The sun's rays represent the warmth of faith that guides people in life, and mercury accepts this warmth kindly. Mercury is the closest planet in proximity to the sun, the planet accepts the warmth that the central force casts upon it and its celestial kin. This acceptance is conveyed through the subject's outreached arms pulling in the sun's rays, just as a religious person would pull in the warm loving-kindness of God to guide them.

Venus is Earth’s sister. The planet of desires, passions, and pleasures reflects the nature of femininity and beauty; the complexities and layers at which aesthetics and beauty coincide.

Earth is the planet of growth. As water flows through, greenery grows, and the beauty of life sprouts into fruition. The subject's head, fashioned in the same colors as Earth, sits in a central position surrounded by life, growing plants, and a flowing waterfall; this positioning represents Earth's centrality in the design of life in our solar system.

The Moon represents innovation and originality. The moon cycles repeatedly, continuously changing from each previous stage until it reaches the next new moon. The subjects reflects on this continuous change. The subject on the left represents the full moon. She is older and draped in light symbolizing what has passed. The subject on the right represents the new moon. She is younger and covered in black, representing what’s to come. These two subjects sit across from each other reflecting on what was and what is to be, for they are ever changing like the moon and its cycles.

Mars is representative of hope. The red planet is the only other planet capable of sustaining water, which provides hope for future inhabitants. The subject of the photo, seen in Mars’ red, is seen planting a seedling that will hopefully grow into a strong adult plant.

Jupiter is the oldest planet in our solar system, and, thus, represents wisdom. As the planet has aged it has ripened through its experience orbiting the sun time and time again. In the same way, the oldest in society have learned and attained wisdom as they orbit the sun year after year. The subject's head, the vessel of wisdom, is transposed over an aged tree, exemplifying the tie between age and wisdom seen in nature.

Saturn represents vanity. The extensive rings surrounding the planet reflect the way we as humans try to surround ourselves, be it through material items, people, or ideas, in order to establish ourselves as the center of our world. The mirrors in a literal sense reflect this self-centered idolization as the reflections of others gaze onto the subject, and also surround the subject solidifying the central vanity in the piece.

Uranus takes 84 years to complete a full orbit around the Sun. This is approximately the life expectancy of a human being. In this piece, Uranus represents mortality. The subject sits atop a dying tree in mainly black attire, customary themes in the experience of death. However, the subject is otherwise surrounded by blooming, flourishing life. This juxtaposition shows both the complexity and proximity between life and death in our mortal experience. Furthermore, the mirror seen in the subject's hand represents the reflection we face in realizing the nature of our mortality.

Neptune is the planet of dreams and delusions. Dreaming reflects one’s psyche, and Neptune represents these subconscious reflections that surface in our dreams. The subject is seen sleeping in water, reinforcing the themes of dreams, serenity, and reflections associated with Neptune.

Pluto is the planet of isolation. In 2006, Pluto was declared as not part of the solar system, ostracizing the previously recognized planet. This alienation is depicted through the void in which the subject floats, exemplifying the isolation that Pluto and the subject share.