This was an important artistic journey for me, and one of the first projects where I had to both create and curate at the same time. Working with a range of artists and creatives, I learned how to give room for expression while also providing feedback and direction as the work developed.
Together with Abdullah Alshatti and Ayyoub Behbehani, we curated a photography exhibition documenting skateboarding in Kuwait, featuring work by Abdullah, Ayyoub, Naser Almutairi, and Mohammed Alahmad. Since almost all of the material was shot on film, the development was held in Studio Khemia'e, where the artists also developed their own film, making the process much more intimate for everyone.
I also participated with two of my own works: a Super 8 film titled Anatomy of Skate, and a sculptural piece titled Jahra Fram Door, which involved transferring an image directly onto a skate deck.
My perspective on skateboarding culture has changed significantly since my first interaction with the community in November 2025. I was fortunate to witness and share in the love for skateboarding and the strong bonds it creates, bonds that cross race, religion, gender, and background. In a country like Kuwait, where social merging can sometimes feel difficult, skateboarding became a space that brought people together through art, movement, and shared passion. This sense of unity was especially visible during the exhibition on January 9th, where people from different backgrounds gathered around a shared culture.