And now, here I am…
For as long as I can remember, Art has been part of my life.
As a child, I was constantly drawing. As a teenager, I discovered the beauty of calligraphy and spent countless hours practicing it. Creating has always been a necessity rather than a hobby.
That creative path eventually led me into the world of technology, where I spent years designing digital products, applications, and user experiences.
Then came the rise of AI…
While I find technology fascinating, it also reminded me of something deeply human: our ability to create with our own hands, our own eyes, and our own stories.
So I returned to my first passion !
Today, I am an artist exploring Islamic architecture, Mediterranean heritage and travel through ink and watercolor.
My work is inspired by the places I visit, the buildings I discover, and the stories carried by their walls. Every drawing is an invitation to discover a place, a culture, and a story.
Between Two Worlds
My father comes from Algeria, while my mother was born in Northern France and has German roots.
Growing up between different cultures gave me a unique perspective on the world. It taught me that identity is not something fixed, but something built from many influences, histories, and experiences.
I believe this multicultural heritage is a gift shared by many of us — a bridge between worlds rather than a boundary.
It has shaped the way I travel, the way I observe, and ultimately the way I create.
Following My Roots
At some point, I felt the need to explore the places and histories that had quietly shaped who I am.
That journey took me across North Africa, the Middle East, the Balkans, and Europe. Along the way, I crossed the Mediterranean — the sea that has connected civilizations, cultures, and people for thousands of years.
Wherever I went, my sketchbook came with me!
Through ink and watercolor, I try to capture more than buildings. I want to preserve atmospheres, memories, architectural details, and fragments of history that deserve to be remembered.
My work explores Islamic architecture and Mediterranean architecture through a personal, hand-drawn approach. Mosques, old cities, Ottoman buildings, Moorish architecture and Mediterranean streets and cityscapes all become subjects for my sketches.
These artworks are the result of that journey: drawings made while traveling, observing and discovering the architectural heritage of the places I visit.
Architecture, Travel and Stories
For me, architectural drawing is a way of traveling twice.
First, by visiting a place and experiencing it directly. Then, by returning to it through drawing, remembering its shapes, light, atmosphere and details.
This is why I choose ink and watercolor. The combination allows me to keep the spontaneity of a travel sketch while adding color and atmosphere to the architecture.
From the Kasbah of Algiers to Ottoman cities, Mediterranean towns and historic mosques, each drawing tells a small story about a place and the people who shaped it.
This website is where I share those stories, one drawing at a time.