Sakina Hassani

I am Sakina Hassani; born in 1995, in Kabul Afghanistan. For me, art has been a major influence on my life. I studied eight semesters of Arts at Kabul University, and worked as an art teacher at numerous organizations and schools in Kabul. I displayed my work in numerous galleries and exhibitions around Kabul, including at Afghanistan's National Gallery, and at the Silk Road Festival in Bamiyan.

After the Taliban came to power, I became a refugee in Chile. My husband and I and our beloved son live in Santiago, Chile. My husband works in a pizzeria, I am painting in my house. But unfortunately, artistic work is not profitable here, and I struggle to make art my profession as a refugee. For me, my artwork is an expression of my soul, allowing me to express my fears, my struggles, and most importantly, my dreams and goals.

Hear more from this artist in her Musings.