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Rubbena

Aurangzeb-Tariq

Artworks
2023

Rubbena (Self Portrait)
2022

Change
2024

Dismissive

Dismissive

Risks

Risks

Let Him!

Let Him!

Dismissive

Dismissive

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Artworks
2022

Childhood Mood Yellow

Childhood Mood Yellow

Childhood Mood Blue

Childhood Mood Blue

Childhood Mood Green

Childhood Mood Green

Childhood Mood Yellow

Childhood Mood Yellow

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Not Frameless

Not Frameless

Energy Evolves

Energy Evolves

Frame Free

Frame Free

Not Frameless

Not Frameless

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BSL Act Now

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IMG_3272

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Muted Chair

Muted Chair

I am not what you see

I am not what you see

Mona Rubbena

Mona Rubbena

Muted Chair

Muted Chair

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A Good Place to Start

LA - a note to follow SO 7_8

LA - a note to follow SO 7_8

LA - a note to follow SO 6_8

LA - a note to follow SO 6_8

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LA - a note to follow SO 7_8

LA - a note to follow SO 7_8

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Drawings
2021

Do I need to spell it out for you?

Do I need to spell it out for you?

Do I need to spell it out for you?

Do I need to spell it out for you?

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Lockdown Drawings
2020

Emotions

Emotions

Oct 2020

Self Portrait

Self Portrait

Charcoal on paper 99cm x 146cm September 2020

Locked

Locked

150cm x 112cm charcoal drawing on paper (April 2020)

Emotions

Emotions

Oct 2020

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Artwork

2019

'Our World' May 2019

'Our World' May 2019

'Our Language' May 2019

'Our Language' May 2019

Work on paper 1

Work on paper 1

'Our World' May 2019

'Our World' May 2019

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East London Marriage 2018

New Family

New Family

You (Groom)

You (Groom)

The Addition

The Addition

New Family

New Family

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Artworks
2021

Green Raindrops

Green Raindrops

Not 50 Colours

Not 50 Colours

Seven

Seven

Green Raindrops

Green Raindrops

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Don't You Dare

February 2020

Clouded Judgement

Clouded Judgement

Oil & wax on canvas

Won't Hear

Won't Hear

Oil & wax on canvas

Fake Self

Fake Self

Oil & wax on canvas

Clouded Judgement

Clouded Judgement

Oil & wax on canvas

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ITV May 2019

Commisioned by ITV

ITV May 2019 1

ITV May 2019 1

ITV May 2019 2

ITV May 2019 2

ITV May 2019 3

ITV May 2019 3

ITV May 2019 1

ITV May 2019 1

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10 Seconds Catwalk Models

Catwalk Models

Catwalk Models

Catwalk Models

Catwalk Models

Catwalk Models

Catwalk Models

Catwalk Models

Catwalk Models

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Coronavirus Art
2020

Diversity isn't Equality

Diversity isn't Equality

61cm x 61cm (oil on canvas) September 2020

Zoom

Zoom

(July 2020) Size: 61 cm x 61 cm Oil on canvas

Out of Order 8

Out of Order 8

Diversity isn't Equality

Diversity isn't Equality

61cm x 61cm (oil on canvas) September 2020

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Don't Be Offended
December 2019

Falling

Falling

Oil on paper (Jan 2020)

Black Box

Black Box

Oil on canvas (Jan 2020)

Stupid Like You

Stupid Like You

Oil on canvas board

Falling

Falling

Oil on paper (Jan 2020)

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Translating the Deaf Self 2018

Translating the Deaf Self 1

Translating the Deaf Self 1

Translating the Deaf Self 2

Translating the Deaf Self 2

Translating the Deaf Self 4

Translating the Deaf Self 4

Translating the Deaf Self 1

Translating the Deaf Self 1

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Artwork

2017

Artwork 2017

Artwork 2017

Artwork 2017

Artwork 2017

Artwork 2017

Artwork 2017

Artwork 2017

Artwork 2017

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Self Portrait

2017

Self-portrait 2017

Self-portrait 2017

Self-portrait 2017

Self-portrait 2017

Self-portrait 2017

Self-portrait 2017

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Audiovisibility

2016

Audiovisibility 2016

Audiovisibility 2016

Audiovisibility 2016

Audiovisibility 2016

Audiovisibility 2016

Audiovisibility 2016

Audiovisibility 2016

Audiovisibility 2016

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Containing the Uncontainable

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Time Lapse Drawings

Artworks
2016

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IMG_9595

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Artworks April 2016

Co-ordination

2014

Hearing Clinic 2013

Where do we belong? 1

Where do we belong? 1

Where do we belong? 1

Where do we belong? 1

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Rich Mix Exhibition 2013

Whirlpool Muddle

Whirlpool Muddle

Tinnus

Lonesome Me

Whirlpool Muddle

Whirlpool Muddle

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Hands
2013

HandsUntitled2013

HandsUntitled2013

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HandsUntitled2013

HandsUntitled2013

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Unheard Until Marriage 2011

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DSC06681

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Artworks
2008

3_4 september

3_4 september

4_4 september

4_4 september

3_4 september

3_4 september

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Artworks
2000

Our Buildings

Our Buildings

Not Intense

Not Intense

Double Buildings

Double Buildings

Our Buildings

Our Buildings

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Coordination

Coordination

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Space

2013

Flowers

Collage

Based on Space

Flowers

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Camouflage
2012

CamouflageMoves2012

CamouflageMoves2012

CamouflageMotion2012

CamouflageMotion2012

CamouflageDance2012

CamouflageDance2012

CamouflageMoves2012

CamouflageMoves2012

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Pre 2010

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17092009298

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17092009291

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Room Full of Memories 2004

Room Full of Memories 2004

Room Full of Memories 2004

Room Full of Memories 2004

Room Full of Memories 2004

Room Full of Memories 2004

Room Full of Memories 2004

Room Full of Memories 2004

Room Full of Memories 2004

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Artworks
1996

Blue

Blue

Pink

Pink

Green

Green

Blue

Blue

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Yellow Cochlear Implant

Yellow Cochlear Implant

Yellow Hearing aid

Yellow Hearing aid

Orange Cochlear Implant

Orange Cochlear Implant

Yellow Cochlear Implant

Yellow Cochlear Implant

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Deafening Silence 2013

Deafening Silence

Deafening Silence

Deafening Silence

Deafening Silence

Deafening Silence

Deafening Silence

Deafening Silence

Deafening Silence

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Expectations
2011

Temptations_Nov_2011_RAT

Temptations_Nov_2011_RAT

Dreams_Nov_2011_RAT

Dreams_Nov_2011_RAT

Dark Night

Dark Night

Temptations_Nov_2011_RAT

Temptations_Nov_2011_RAT

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MRI

MRI-SCAN2000

MRI-SCAN2000

MRI-SCAN2000

MRI-SCAN2000

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Artworks
2001

Pakistan after Rainfall

Pakistan after Rainfall

Pakistan after Rainfall

Pakistan after Rainfall

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Artworks
1995

Rimes Mine 1_4

Rimes Mine 1_4

Rimes Mine 2_4

Rimes Mine 2_4

Dance 3/4 1994

Dance 3/4 1994

Rimes Mine 1_4

Rimes Mine 1_4

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Degree Show Piece 1992

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Thank you for everyone who attended the #lifemodel drawing workshop at @wallacemuseum Great feedbacks - drawing after many years and the art skill was still there, enjoyed the opportunity to draw a model, #bsl accessible class to enjoy with likeminded others. 15 #deafadults attended.

Thank you for everyone who attended the #lifemodel drawing workshop at @wallacemuseum Great feedbacks - drawing after many years and the art skill was still there, enjoyed the opportunity to draw a model, #bsl accessible class to enjoy with likeminded others. 15 #deafadults attended.

Watch this space!! #deafchildren shared how they feel about some issues in life - being the only deaf child and family have not learn to sign, want bus drivers to sign, doctors to have #bslinterpreters want clear subtitles with correct colours to read, want BSL access at the cinema, want subtitles films to be at right times at the weekends, want to fit in deaf peers, want people to be calm when signing so can understand communication, want to see improved access! Gosh such #reasonableadjustments to ask for! Why is it not happening! We need to Speak Up, Stand Up Shout it out for all of us! Roll on as we haven’t finished here. Like I said WATCH THIS SPACE! Workshop with Speak Up @rachelclarkedance

Watch this space!! #deafchildren shared how they feel about some issues in life - being the only deaf child and family have not learn to sign, want bus drivers to sign, doctors to have #bslinterpreters want clear subtitles with correct colours to read, want BSL access at the cinema, want subtitles films to be at right times at the weekends, want to fit in deaf peers, want people to be calm when signing so can understand communication, want to see improved access! Gosh such #reasonableadjustments to ask for! Why is it not happening! We need to Speak Up, Stand Up Shout it out for all of us! Roll on as we haven’t finished here. Like I said WATCH THIS SPACE! Workshop with Speak Up @rachelclarkedance

16-25 #deafyouth decided to create abstract in most busy forms, found third interests shared into the colours through an abstract interpretation. They felt relaxed and enjoyed meeting #deafartist #rolemodel @doncaster_schools_work_trust

16-25 #deafyouth decided to create abstract in most busy forms, found third interests shared into the colours through an abstract interpretation. They felt relaxed and enjoyed meeting #deafartist #rolemodel @doncaster_schools_work_trust

#deafchildren #artworkshop explores #abstractart learnt how we can play with colours in most simple forms. @doncaster_schools_work_trust Discovered how colourful shapes, and brings in inspirations.

#deafchildren #artworkshop explores #abstractart learnt how we can play with colours in most simple forms. @doncaster_schools_work_trust Discovered how colourful shapes, and brings in inspirations.

Afternoon at the @royalacademyarts with @christophersacre #michealcraigexhibition

Afternoon at the @royalacademyarts with @christophersacre #michealcraigexhibition

Mmm it seems I keep ending up with similar colours. #artworkinprogress - I think I have actually started with too many pieces all at once and erm…wonder where this gonna lead to…. #oilpainting experimenting with mediums. Discovering something new!

Mmm it seems I keep ending up with similar colours. #artworkinprogress - I think I have actually started with too many pieces all at once and erm…wonder where this gonna lead to…. #oilpainting experimenting with mediums. Discovering something new!

With @tate & @dewa_uk invited ethnic families with #deafchildren who never have been in Tate Britain shared the joy of exploring artist @alvarobarrington exhibition: GRACE about his family & upbringing in his artworks, we were allowed to touch the artworks! Also #henrymoore. Primary aged children created their own family in an abstract interpretation like #stainedglassart style. What great fun with families with a tour and art making time. Who could meet new families and friends. Thank you for joining me. Workshop with supported with #deafartist @fiona_art_official

With @tate & @dewa_uk invited ethnic families with #deafchildren who never have been in Tate Britain shared the joy of exploring artist @alvarobarrington exhibition: GRACE about his family & upbringing in his artworks, we were allowed to touch the artworks! Also #henrymoore. Primary aged children created their own family in an abstract interpretation like #stainedglassart style. What great fun with families with a tour and art making time. Who could meet new families and friends. Thank you for joining me. Workshop with supported with #deafartist @fiona_art_official

Fancy booking a tour to see this one! Book online or pay on arrival. See you there!

Fancy booking a tour to see this one! Book online or pay on arrival. See you there!

Postponed- new date 25th Feb 2025. You up for it?? A place to relax, enjoy art and draw! See you there.

Postponed- new date 25th Feb 2025. You up for it?? A place to relax, enjoy art and draw! See you there.

Neat end to my day! Unwinded time after work to draw some unusual sketches while in the #artgallerylondon don 🫣 next time I go join me. Watch this space for details

Neat end to my day! Unwinded time after work to draw some unusual sketches while in the #artgallerylondon don 🫣 next time I go join me. Watch this space for details

A day in the studio, at long last! Let the work begins, roll on November 2024.

A day in the studio, at long last! Let the work begins, roll on November 2024.

FREE WORKSHOP: Hello ethnic parents with deaf children! I will be running an art workshop next Saturday 16th November 2024. Come and join me with children under 12! Same time meet @dewa_uk research team, help do a questionnaire to support identify deaf children future needs! Love to meet you all!

FREE WORKSHOP: Hello ethnic parents with deaf children! I will be running an art workshop next Saturday 16th November 2024. Come and join me with children under 12! Same time meet @dewa_uk research team, help do a questionnaire to support identify deaf children future needs! Love to meet you all!

Just saying hello…… 👋🏾

Just saying hello…… 👋🏾

After all those months tracking these paintings to get back into the U.K. from New York. It was time to see the art in a gallery - there is so much to explore, creativity still going beyond without barriers. #timetocreate #timetodraw #timetoplay #timetorelax make time!

After all those months tracking these paintings to get back into the U.K. from New York. It was time to see the art in a gallery - there is so much to explore, creativity still going beyond without barriers. #timetocreate #timetodraw #timetoplay #timetorelax make time!

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October: have you seen my portrait by @deaf_mosaic in @artcore_uk Derby - Final week to go and see it! And I saw another one at @signfestivalbristol2024 @bristol_beacon did you?! 💐 what a nice surprise! Enjoy #halfterm #funtime #resttime while I get into the #artstudio

October: have you seen my portrait by @deaf_mosaic in @artcore_uk Derby - Final week to go and see it! And I saw another one at @signfestivalbristol2024 @bristol_beacon did you?! 💐 what a nice surprise! Enjoy #halfterm #funtime #resttime while I get into the #artstudio

Art can be fun and interactive like this BSL tour. Do visit @whitechapelgallery and explore how we feel with different objects, materials, creating shapes, discovering our playful selves through art. Do check this one out. #bsltour #arttherapy #artistandmentalhealth #transitionalobjects #playandart

Art can be fun and interactive like this BSL tour. Do visit @whitechapelgallery and explore how we feel with different objects, materials, creating shapes, discovering our playful selves through art. Do check this one out. #bsltour #arttherapy #artistandmentalhealth #transitionalobjects #playandart

Who is going to book and have some interactive fun on this tour with me?!! @whitechapelgallery #bsltour NEXT WEEK

Who is going to book and have some interactive fun on this tour with me?!! @whitechapelgallery #bsltour NEXT WEEK

Somehow in a busy working week - I managed to stop over to preview the new @framelessldn images, #privateview @hayward.gallery, another preview @britishmuseum, quick update on #arttoday in the paper that want us to think outside of the box yet not allowing many other #artists to be part of it. Starting to wonder what does art really mean to others today…. I guess it is just one of those week. Even those titles on the books …… what do you make of it? Now I am wondering why am I telling you all this????

Somehow in a busy working week - I managed to stop over to preview the new @framelessldn images, #privateview @hayward.gallery, another preview @britishmuseum, quick update on #arttoday in the paper that want us to think outside of the box yet not allowing many other #artists to be part of it. Starting to wonder what does art really mean to others today…. I guess it is just one of those week. Even those titles on the books …… what do you make of it? Now I am wondering why am I telling you all this????

Exciting day ahead for Royal School for the Deaf Derby (RSDD). Children artworks are on display for one month at @artcore_uk with @deaf_mosaic The exhibition definitely looking great, make sure you get the time to visit also has a lovely cafe to relax and enjoy the experience. Tonight is the opening night! #derby #deafcommunity #deafartists https://decibels.org.uk

Exciting day ahead for Royal School for the Deaf Derby (RSDD). Children artworks are on display for one month at @artcore_uk with @deaf_mosaic The exhibition definitely looking great, make sure you get the time to visit also has a lovely cafe to relax and enjoy the experience. Tonight is the opening night! #derby #deafcommunity #deafartists https://decibels.org.uk

Assumption 2024 (Sept 2024) oil on canvas 80cm x 80cm. Here is the colour, did you guess right? Now this series is completed check out the full journey here: https://www.rubbena.com/artworks-2024

Assumption 2024 (Sept 2024) oil on canvas 80cm x 80cm. Here is the colour, did you guess right? Now this series is completed check out the full journey here: https://www.rubbena.com/artworks-2024

Without a thought I just decided to paint this piece. It has been going on and on in my mind, the feeling, with that colour, making no sense. Finally I decided to just let it go and see the result. #studiotime #newoilpainting what do you see/feel? #artist #michealhardingoils guess the colour …. 😀

Without a thought I just decided to paint this piece. It has been going on and on in my mind, the feeling, with that colour, making no sense. Finally I decided to just let it go and see the result. #studiotime #newoilpainting what do you see/feel? #artist #michealhardingoils guess the colour …. 😀

Celebrations of Hands they decided to call this. They are ready to be displayed at @artcore_uk with @deaf_mosaic together this will bring together a stronger #deafyouthcommunity #deafyouth #exhibition They really do rock!

Celebrations of Hands they decided to call this. They are ready to be displayed at @artcore_uk with @deaf_mosaic together this will bring together a stronger #deafyouthcommunity #deafyouth #exhibition They really do rock!

#internationalweekofsignlanguages celebrate achievements as the first Deaf British Pakistani Muslim Artist and Art Psychotherapist to accomplish the following. Images Artwork created for Springfield Hospital Bluebell Ward Deaf Adults in-patient ward commissioned by @_hospitalrooms (2022) permanent display. Next Image Artwork created for solo exhibition Matchlight: illuminating dead Identity, Mental Health & the Therapeutic Process of Art @dyerartscenter (2024) Leading next image meeting Deaf Art therapists in USA, New Zealand great way to celebrate international week of sign languages. @baat_org @dva_uk

#internationalweekofsignlanguages celebrate achievements as the first Deaf British Pakistani Muslim Artist and Art Psychotherapist to accomplish the following. Images Artwork created for Springfield Hospital Bluebell Ward Deaf Adults in-patient ward commissioned by @_hospitalrooms (2022) permanent display. Next Image Artwork created for solo exhibition Matchlight: illuminating dead Identity, Mental Health & the Therapeutic Process of Art @dyerartscenter (2024) Leading next image meeting Deaf Art therapists in USA, New Zealand great way to celebrate international week of sign languages. @baat_org @dva_uk

Reflection on life of being deaf, listening to my mum telling me how she interviewed professionals before meeting me. Anyone who refused to meet mum first she told them ‘my daughter is not going to study here!’ 😂🫨😵‍💫🤣 #parentofdeafchild my books tell my journey, my art gives meanings (new painting 🙂), humour is good therapy. Feel proud to be part of #internationadayofsignlanguages you never know what you learn and discover!

Reflection on life of being deaf, listening to my mum telling me how she interviewed professionals before meeting me. Anyone who refused to meet mum first she told them ‘my daughter is not going to study here!’ 😂🫨😵‍💫🤣 #parentofdeafchild my books tell my journey, my art gives meanings (new painting 🙂), humour is good therapy. Feel proud to be part of #internationadayofsignlanguages you never know what you learn and discover!

Happy International Day of Sign Languages, let’s talk about Deaf Rights access to sign language. Without full access to sign language and/or speech a deaf person will have low self esteem and confidence. Would struggle to make their own informed choices, follow their dreams, choose for themselves to sign or speak, to learn with barriers. Give them Rights to fair and equal access to choose any dream! Remove the barriers. #internationaldayofsignlanguages #deafrights Artworks created by young deaf teens and adults. They are no different to every one of you!

Happy International Day of Sign Languages, let’s talk about Deaf Rights access to sign language. Without full access to sign language and/or speech a deaf person will have low self esteem and confidence. Would struggle to make their own informed choices, follow their dreams, choose for themselves to sign or speak, to learn with barriers. Give them Rights to fair and equal access to choose any dream! Remove the barriers. #internationaldayofsignlanguages #deafrights Artworks created by young deaf teens and adults. They are no different to every one of you!

In preparation for the #deafschool #deafchildren artworks to be displayed with @deaf_mosaic they are gonna be super impressed with the opportunity @artcore_uk opening on 4th October 2024.

In preparation for the #deafschool #deafchildren artworks to be displayed with @deaf_mosaic they are gonna be super impressed with the opportunity @artcore_uk opening on 4th October 2024.

Come and have some fun with me creating Marvellous Me portrait with @fiona_art_official @britishlibrary celebrating #internationaldayofsignlanguages

Come and have some fun with me creating Marvellous Me portrait with @fiona_art_official @britishlibrary celebrating #internationaldayofsignlanguages

This is one of my sons early paintings age 4, when he first painted he didn’t like to get messy but loved the colours. Next images leads to his exhibition today in central London. @razatari

This is one of my sons early paintings age 4, when he first painted he didn’t like to get messy but loved the colours. Next images leads to his exhibition today in central London. @razatari

Great fun for the families with @dealtoshot @deafgatheringcymru @chapterartscentre

Great fun for the families with @dealtoshot @deafgatheringcymru @chapterartscentre

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