Friels are sponsoring Scottish visual artist Alia Mobarik. Alia is a recent graduate from the Glasgow School of Art with a first class BA(Hons) degree in Communciation Design (specialising in Lens-Based).

Artist’s Statement:

I enjoy producing art that creates wonderment and a magical sense of the world. My work draws influence from my interest in astronomy and past studies in Geology and Environmental Studies where I obtained a BSc (Hons) and MEnvS, respectively. I focus on environmental issues such as sustainability and light pollution while instilling a feeling of hope. I observe what connects and unites us as human beings. My creative process involves the exploration of analogue mediums such as film photography, phonotropes and cyanotypes. I then combine these traditional techniques with digital ones to create more unique pieces of work.

website: alia.mobarik.com

instagram: @aliamobarik