Projects and Exhibitions
Below you can see the projects I have conducted or been part of in the past
Oslo Open
April 18th and 19th, 2026
Participated in Oslo Open with my studio in Kabelgata, Oslo, Norway, welcoming visitors into my working space during my residency with SafeMuse.
Presented an installation in progress alongside a selection of paintings produced during the residency, inviting visitors to engage with the ongoing development of the work and the broader process of my practice.
Voices in Public Art: Mapping Freedom of Speech and Expression in the Nordic Region
April 17th, 2026
Participated in the conference Voices in Public Art in Oslo, organized by Mesén, contributing to conversations on artistic freedom of expression, public space, and democracy.
Opened the conference with the performance I Want to Speak and presented a video from The Sound Project, reflecting on women’s voices, resistance, and the politics of expression through sound.
FittyKATTA!
April 11th, 2026
Participated in FittyKATTA! at BOKSEN, Hausmania, Oslo, an evening of experimental performances exploring feminist ideas of liberation, bodily autonomy, freedom of expression, and the erotic as a space of resistance and possibility.
Presented a video from The Sound Project, reflecting on voice, resistance, and the politics of women’s expression through sound.
What do we do with what is broken
March 12th, 2026 to March 22nd, 2026
Participated in a group exhibition at Khoj Studios, New Delhi, curated as part of the Curatorial Intensive South Asia 2025 by Khoj and Goethe-Institute / Max Mueller Bhavan. The exhibition brings together five artists reflecting on brokenness as both a condition and a method across personal and collective experiences.
Presented Wailing, a sound-based work rooted in a Kurdish women’s vocal practice of expressing grief and resilience, exploring themes of cultural erasure, memory, and healing through sound.
Qazwan Rosary
April 3rd, 2025 to May 3rd, 2025
Qazwan Rosary was exhibited alongside three of my paintings from the Beyond Gender Molds series at the Ego Sum exhibition at the Palace of Fine Arts in Krakow (3 April – 3 May 2025). Curated by Wacław Kuczma and Ziyad Raoof, the exhibition featured works by Kurdish female artists exploring identity, gender, and resistance.
The Light of Expance
October 9th, 2025 to November 6th, 2025
Participated in a group exhibition at the Palace of Fine Art in Krakow that brought together artists from Kurdistan to reflect on light, space, and cultural memory.
Presented eight paintings exploring the tension between identity and resilience, where layered textures and contrasting tones evoke both personal and collective experiences.
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InBetween
October 4th 2024
In-Between is a powerful installation exploring women’s resilience and roles in reconstruction after conflict. Using boundary metal sheets collected from war-torn regions of Ukraine, the work embodies survival and the enduring spirit of reconstruction. Ukrainian women contributed personal touches—messages, sketches, and poetry—integrating their voices into the narrative. Accompanying the physical elements is the haunting sound of Kurdish wailing, a traditional expression of grief and healing, symbolizing cultural suppression and women’s enduring strength. In-Between bridges Ukrainian and Kurdish experiences, creating a profound dialogue on recovery and solidarity in the aftermath of war.
MURAL ART #2
August 6th 2023
In the heart of Sulaimaniah, Iraq, I embarked on a transformative mural project along the Sulaimaniah - Raparin Road. For 18 scorching days under 40+ Degrees Celsius heat, I painted 12 evocative murals inspired by Photo Rafiq's 1950s album, celebrating nostalgia and cultural heritage. As both muralist and assistant manager, this project, in collaboration with the Art Plus Organization, is a testament to resilience, creativity, and our commitment to making our city a living canvas. Join me on this artistic journey and let the murals transport you to another era, breathing life into our bustling streets.
MURAL ART #1
March 6th 2023
As the Assistant Project Manager and Mural Artist in a project by ArtPlus Organization, I had the privilege of collaborating with renowned muralist Guido Van Helen on March 6, 2023, to create a captivating mural on Salim Street in Sulaimaniah, Iraq. This thought-provoking artwork centers around the theme of memory and features a Kurdish female child engrossed in exploring photo albums. Working closely with Guido as his assistant, I had the opportunity to learn new techniques and it was a rewarding experience to be part of this meaningful art installation.
SOUND PROJECT
December 20th 2022
The Sound Project challenges the silencing of women’s voices in a society where the use of loudspeakers is often forbidden to women. Through strategically placed speakers broadcasting a woman’s voice, the work confronts patriarchal restrictions, resistance, and the politics of being heard. It is both an act of defiance and a call to question the systems that suppress women’s expression.
FEMININE PROJECT
October 26th 2020
The installation "Feminine" in Sulaimani, Iraq consisted of a 4,800-meter-long line covered with the clothes of 99,678 Kurdish women survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
This project was made possible with the help of the Civil Development Organization and was intended to expose the abuse that happens behind closed doors and normalize women's bodies.
The installation was composed of traditional Kurdish clothes, head scarves, skirts, trousers, tops, dresses, bras, and underwear, collected by Tara and her team after knocking on doors and talking to tens of thousands of women in Sulaimani, Halabja, and Chamchamal.
The clothes were sewn together and were hung onto the street pole line in a way that preserved their shape and displayed the items usually hidden underneath.
Beyond Gender Molds
2019 to Current
My work explores the dynamic relationship between society and the individual, examining how societal influences shape personal identity.
Each piece encapsulates the questions and reflections that permeate my mind.
These artworks, varying in size, are created by me, although several other artists, such as the Corbe Group, C. Tombley, and Children’s World, share a similar approach.