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The work draws on Islamic art, daily life in the islands, and Ezgi Iraz's diasporic narrative, navigating the complexities of belonging, longing, and cultural memory through her personal lens as a guest artist actively questioning her place within the diaspora. The painting frames rest as a radical act, encouraging women to reclaim stillness as a source of strength against capitalist hustle culture. Clients can see the Original Painting at the Downtown Art Center, Oʻahu. 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