Statement
Based in Glasgow and London, I am an artist, writer, and musician whose practice explores the intersection of sound, space, installation, and archival material. A graduate of the Glasgow School of Art, my work centres on sourcing and shaping audio from diverse environments—blending rhythmic, acoustic, harmonic, vibratory, and percussive elements with the mundane and non-musical.
My process involves constructing unique instruments from scrap and found materials, merging craftsmanship with sonic experimentation, and fusing traditional forms with electronica. Sensory elements such as colour theory, scent, and the concept of affection are integral to my installations, enriching the immersive experience.
A significant part of my practice involves hand-building my contact microphones, synthesisers, and bespoke electronic instruments. I also create suspended and task-based installations that challenge spatial dynamics. This hands-on approach deepens my connection to materiality and allows me a richer understanding of each piece’s acoustics—how sound behaves in space and how the physical construction influences resonance and vibration.
I draw heavily from my family archives, incorporating instruments, photographs, handwritten recipes, letters, and recordings of my father and brothers. Through this deeply personal lens, I examine themes of grief and the distortions it casts over my childhood. Nostalgia, memory, and my Moroccan heritage are pivotal forces in my work, often manifested in immersive spaces designed to invite reflection, serenity, and discovery.
I am passionate about music research, particularly the ethical and cultural dimensions of music from the Middle East and Africa. This interest has informed an extended body of writing that critiques the commodification of non-Western music within a Western framework. Drawing from this knowledge, I ran as president for Hill52 Radio, where I regularly produced shows that extended my sonic practice into the realm of broadcast.
Shows
Fine Art Degree Show, The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow — May-June, 2025
On Air - On Site, Radio Festival, The Hauge — May, 2025
Sugar Sells, Govan Project Space, Glasgow — November, 2024
Buggin’ Out, Private Studio, Anniesland — August, 2024
Radio International, Glasgow International — June, 2024
Glue Gun 2, Glasgow Pipe Factory, Glasgow — May, 2024
In Stock, Rear Studios, Glasgow — March, 2024
I See Better When It Gets Dark, Helsinki, Vapaan Taiteen Tila, — December, 2023
From Workplace to Wall, Glasgow, Stow College — March, 2023
Glue Gun, Glasgow, The Glue Factory — February, 2023
First Contact, Glasgow, Barnes Gallery — February, 2023
Foundation end of year show, London, Camberwell College of Art — May, 2022
Education
Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow — Bachelor of Art
Taideyliopisto UniArts Helsinki, Finland — Semester exchange
Camberwell College of Arts, London — Art and Design Foundation Diploma
Leiths Food and Wine School, London — Foundation Certificate in Food and Wine
Work Experience
President of Hill52 Radio, Glasgow — Overseeing a popular radio station, working on events and broadcasting
Glasgow Library of Synthesized Sound, London — Level 1 ITEM Course
Studio Bacal, London — Exhibition Space Coordinator