Ruqqayah Mohungoo

My art practice involves creating work on a digital platform. I tend to be drawn to surrealism and fantasy art. This is something I have taken from my childhood. I have always wanted to create my own story and worlds. I usually try to express a positive vibe in my work because it is more important than ever to create work with a positive aspect in mind. It really helps with mental health to see something bright in these dark times. I am heavily influenced by nature and our connections to nature in mind and body. For me the elements bounce off each other and that energy brings life. My paintings all have a similar message and have a conception to the circle of life where everything dies but everything gets reborn at the same time. The paintings are my way of wanting to protect what we have with nature. Since the title is Euphoria I thought that colour would be the best way to express this emotion. This guardian's figure and my work have a strong connection to the Celtic belief of the tree of life. They believe that the root represents the other world and the trunk represents the mortal world. This is what connects to this world and the next. My other painting is about the change of seasons. How this can be disruptive and healing at the same time. The circle of life is the inspiration for this work. I tried to make each character glow to show the strength and the impact to the world. The videos are representing what my work would look like in motion. The music is royalty- free and I have mutilated the soundtrack. Music: Birthday http://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd

Music: Hands High http://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd