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giclée print
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by Siddiqa Juma
The Craft
"That nozzle gave me the control I needed. Every circle, every crossing."
I started with a black canvas and built the compass face up from there, working with a bottle of acrylic fitted with a fine nozzle. That nozzle gave me the control I needed for the concentric circles and the crosshatched lines that cover the entire surface, each one laid by hand. The Kaaba at the centre is painted in solid black, sitting still inside all that movement.
The needle and the outer rim are in gold. As the line work moves across the face of the dial the tone shifts, from deep copper in the warmer areas to a brighter, cleaner gold at the edges. That variation was not planned in advance. It came from the way the paint behaved as I worked outward from the centre.
The Needle
The needle is built from hundreds of individual marks, each one laid in the same direction. Up close you can see the lines crossing, layering, pressing into each other. That is how the point gets its weight.
The Ring
The outer ring took the longest. I worked in sections, rotating the canvas, keeping the pressure even. The grid pattern inside the border is not printed or stencilled. Every crossing is a separate stroke.
True North
The Kaaba sits at the exact centre of the disc. Everything in the painting radiates outward from it. That turning toward a fixed sacred point happens so naturally it is easy to overlook. For us, true north is the Kaaba.
The Story
"That turning toward a fixed sacred point happens so naturally it is easy to overlook. For us, true north is the Kaaba."
Muslims pray five times a day facing the Kaaba, wherever they are in the world. That turning toward a fixed sacred point happens so naturally it is easy to overlook. The compass felt like the right symbol because it is both a tool and a spiritual guide. For us, true north is the Kaaba.
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The details
The details
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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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Frames are hand-finished by master framers using FSC-certified solid wood. Every frame is made to order. Not mass produced, not flat-packed. Your print arrives ready to hang.
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We have partnered with a global network of print labs that automatically routes each order to the nearest manufacturing facility to you. Every print is fulfilled as close to your door as possible, reducing carbon footprint without compromising on quality. Packaging is plastic-free, using recycled and recyclable materials throughout.
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Free delivery across the UK.
International shipping is available worldwide. Postage is calculated at checkout based on your location.
All prints are carefully packaged to arrive in perfect condition. Rolled prints are sent in protective tubes. Framed prints are boxed and padded.
If you have any questions about your order, get in touch.
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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.