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by Siddiqa Juma
The Craft
"The geometric lines contrast with the fluid background, anchoring the energy back to the Kaaba at its centre."
I started by building the glowing background using sweeping circular brushstrokes in vibrant greens and yellows, working outward from the centre to create the sense of a vortex of light. Once the background was established, I painted the Kaaba at the focal point. Finally, I added precise, straight white lines across the canvas. These geometric lines contrast with the fluid background, anchoring the energy of the painting back to the Kaaba at its centre.
The Vortex
I built the background using sweeping circular brushstrokes in vibrant greens and yellows, working outward from the centre. The movement had to feel like light in motion, like energy that could not be contained.
The Lines
Once the background was established I added precise, straight white lines across the canvas. They cut through the fluid movement of the brushwork. That contrast was deliberate. The geometry anchors all the energy back to one point.
The Kaaba
The Kaaba sits at the focal point where all the lines converge and all the light originates. I painted it last. Everything else in the painting exists in relation to it. It is still. The rest is movement.
The Story
"Not just a building on earth. A cosmic anchor."
This Divine Illumination painting came from a conversation I overheard between my dad and my grandson. My dad was explaining the Kaaba and said that it is not just important to our world, but to the entire universe. That thought stayed with me. Ayat un Nur says that Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. Light upon light. I wanted to paint the Kaaba not just as a building on earth, but as a cosmic anchor, with divine energy radiating outward into the universe, just as he described.
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Siddiqa Juma is a Muslim artist whose work sits at the intersection of faith, identity, and contemporary art. Every piece begins with intention and is made as an act of devotion.
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The original painting this print is based on may be available. If you would like to own the original, or commission a new piece made specifically for your home, get in touch. Commissions are taken on a limited basis.
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Each print is made to order, especially for you. Only the finest museum-standard materials and processes are used, producing incredibly sharp, vibrant giclée prints on heavyweight archival paper. With proper care, your print is guaranteed to last more than 100 years.
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Your print is made to last. A few things worth knowing:
Keep it out of direct sunlight where possible. Archival paper holds its colour well, but prolonged UV exposure will fade any print over time.
Avoid hanging in humid rooms such as bathrooms or kitchens. Moisture is the main enemy of fine art paper.
If your print arrives rolled, lay it flat under a few books for 24 hours before framing. It will settle naturally.
For cleaning, a soft dry cloth on the glass is all you need. Never spray directly onto the print.
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