Zainab Zoeb
Facilitator for heart-centered inquiry using painting as a tool.

At some point in our lives, we may ask what it means to be truly in our skin. As Joseph Campbell writes, “A privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.”

I see this as a rich and worthy notion to explore, more than any other goal or ambition that may sprout from the desire to ‘make it’ in the world. Around 2015, after working for several years as a visual artist and communication designer, I became more inclined toward exploring the potential of self-expression as a genuine path to discovering the deeper currents that inform our life experiences. In my practice, I sensed that the body as an image-maker offers indispensable guidance that can open doorways to restoration, authenticity, and trust. When I stand in front of a blank piece of paper, I know that I’ve entered a sacred space, where a new conversation is about to take place; the one that I haven’t had with myself yet. In my offering, I am committed to opening that space for you, too. Creative expression as a tool for heart-centered inquiry has allowed me to witness the profound intricacies of the human psyche, its language, and its potential for transforming limitations.

A significant part of this journey has involved years of working with friend and mentor Stewart Cubley, whose pioneering approach to process arts has been an invaluable gift. Doing this work is also in many ways a tribute to our eternal bond of deep respect and a life-affirming friendship.