The twenty-two paintings that constitute the 2002-2004 Outside the Ark series were executed with acrylic paint, emulsion, sawdust, straw, and photographs on canvas. The entire series is included in the book Outside the Ark: An Artist's Journey in Occupied Palestine which can be ordered from the publications section of this website.

"...acted out running away like they had wings, like they were too fast for bullets..."
On A Monday
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"...the closure of Iraq Boreen..."
Checkpoint

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"...three laborers from Iraq Boreen break the closure to work in a town north of Nablus..."
Adnan and Mamoun
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"...we are under curfew. I am flying our kite out the window and a strong wind comes and pulls hard on the kite..."
Aseel's Dream
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Noah

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Sunset