Shahini Fakhourie

My work addresses a new theme and time period with each piece, always beginning with one central idea. Keeping each collection aligned and creating one cohesive brand image, the themes used each in each project share qualities that create a consistent yet fluid brand. Social inequality, femininity, and sexuality are some of the themes inspiring the individual collections; delving into the past to create a collection that reflects the inspiration behind it and how that idea exists presently and in the future. Using a variety of materials such as watercolor, gouache, marker, pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, metals, silks, cottons to create illustrations and hand-crafted designs. Because the collections are varied, so too are the materials, processes, and exhibitions of the work. Each project consists of multiple works in a minimum of two mediums. Through the process of research and production, themes are uncovered, segueing into the next project.
My long term goal as an artist is to create a brand that is associated with art and design and as evolving and growing as an artist. My goals for this year are to create my second collection and exhibit my works.