Journal

Nur Rabiatutadawiah Binte Mohamed Rafi (‘Rabia’)

Happenings, Schools

Finding Creative Rest: A Care Kit for Artists and Educators

If you're feeling exhausted and uninspired, know that you're not alone. Many art educators experience this same struggle, especially when they're pouring their energy into lesson planning, grading, and managing a classroom on top of their own creative pursuits. But there's good news: taking time for creative rest can make all the difference.

Collaborations, Community, People

She speaks through her hands

Nur Rabiatutadawiah Binte Mohamed Rafi (‘Rabia’) feeds a strip of yarn over the latch-hook, pushes it through the canvas backing to create a small, even loop. She pulls the string taut, brow furrowed in concentration. It’s a delicate process which requires steady hands and plenty of patience. Rabia repeats the process over and over again, until a bright yellow sunflower slowly forms.