Category Archives: Australian art

Video interview with Fatima Killeen – Moroccan artist, painter, printmaker

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

In 2004 the Canberra Islamic Centre (CIC) produced a government sponsored video about the centre and its members. I was one of three people interviewed to show how the centre interacts with the community. A seven minute excerpt showing footage in my studio and some of my artworks is … Continue reading →

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No Added Sugar on the Human Rights in Australia Blog

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

Artworks from the Australian Muslim Women (No Added Sugar) exhibition held at Casula Powerhouse Arts Center earlier in the year have been posted on the Right Now – Human Rights in Australia blog. If you didn’t see the exhibition here is your chance – CLICK … Continue reading →

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Thrity Daily Greetings – Day 30 – Rumiyat: Dreaming of Paradise

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

Fatima Killeen Rumiyat: Dreaming of Paradise 2007 Etchings, dry roses, found objects on wood 3 pieces 30cm (L) x 25cm(W) x 10cm(D) each The world of Rumi is unique. It is a sanctum where religion, status, race or political forces … Continue reading →

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Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 29 – In the name of Rumi

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

Fatima Killeen In the name of Rumi 2012 Colour collograph, wood, found Dervish image & objects 54cm x 32cm x 15cm “When we came to Australia, we brought nothing with us from Iran, but Rumi was always in our … Continue reading →

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Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 28 – The Gathering

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

Fatima Killeen The gathering 2012 Wheat, henna, acrylic on canvas on table 65cm x 70cm “The gathering” is the outcome from the final workshop with the Muslim women in Canberra. My idea is nurtured by the gathering of women back home … Continue reading →

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Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 25 – Mother and India

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

Fatima Killeen Mother and India 2012 Acrylic, sand, wood, lace, found objects 68cm x 37cm x 17cm This shrine/drawer is an expression of the love and yearning for home and family. It is the biggest compromise of all and I share … Continue reading →

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Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 22 – The world stood there to watch No.3

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

Fatima Killeen The world stood there to watch No.3 2009 Collograph (Not in my name) Oil, embossed paper, acrylic, found objects, wood 60cm(h) x 50cm(w) x 15cm(d) Click on the image to enlarge