I was born in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and raised among winding medinas, sun-soaked hills, and the ever-changing rhythm of the world. My childhood unfolded between Fes, Rabat, Marrakech—and my favorite town, Essaouira, where artists and surfers coexist in harmony with the ocean breeze. Though my roots stretch across North Africa, my parents are homegrown Texans, and much of my extended family still lives in the heart of the Lone Star State.

My upbringing was nomadic: I’ve called France, Morocco, Texas, Ethiopia, Washington, D.C., and coastal Connecticut home. Each place left its mark. I created Mélange—French for “mixture”—as a reflection of that journey. Just like my path, my work is a blend of styles and stories, all threading back to one truth: I am a product of many places, languages, aesthetics, and cultures.

My visual style is shaped by Moroccan textiles and woodwork, the wild peace of the Texas hill country, the bold colors of the San Antonio Riverwalk, the soft, serene palettes of Connecticut’s beaches, the beautiful chaos of Addis Ababa, and the refined minimalism of French art and design. I’m guided by connection—through people, places, and purpose—and I believe no memory stays as vivid as a photograph.

Before college, I spent a gap year teaching English in Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem, and the West Bank. I also worked as an au pair, learning the discipline, empathy, and patience that now ground my creative work. Across my life, I’ve been shaped by three great faiths—Islam, Judaism, and Christianity—and the traditions of each are woven into my worldview.

At my core, I am an artist. I piece together memories, moments, and meaning. I’m an organizer of aesthetics, a lover of languages, and someone driven by human connection. If I had to sum up who I am in one word: well-rounded.