Mahra Khalid is an Emirati abstract artist and Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Design
graduate, based in Dubai. With a passion for creative expression that has flourished
over the past five years, she began her artistic journey working with acrylics, a medium
she continues to use extensively alongside oil pastels. Driven by a curiosity to explore
new methods, Mahra experiments with watercolor, charcoal, printmaking, and sculpting,
constantly evolving her craft.
Her work is deeply influenced by music, the emotions it evokes, and the people and
surroundings that shape her perspective. A distinctive part of her process involves randomly
selecting a song from her instrumental playlist and letting the music dictate the colors and
mood of her work. This organic interplay between sound and visual art creates pieces that
feel emotionally resonant and authentic.
Mahra connects with her audience by sharing her paintings alongside the music that
inspired them, encouraging viewers to experience her art through their own interpretations.
She values the diversity of perspectives that abstract art invites and often asks her
audience to name her paintings, finding joy in how others view and interpret her work. While
each piece carries her own story, Mahra embraces the unique meanings her audience
brings to her creations.