Farida Abdul Rehman | Spring Abundance

Farida Rehman is a self-taught painter based in Burlington whose work reflects a rich blend of cultural experience, academic insight, and a deep connection to nature. With a master’s degree in Sociology, she previously lectured at the University of Bombay before turning her focus fully toward visual art. Years spent living in Bahrain and Dubai continue to shape her artistic perspective and creative voice.

Working primarily in acrylics, oils, and mixed media, Farida draws inspiration from nature, admired artists, and themes that evoke emotion, atmosphere, and reflection. Her work leans toward an impressionistic style, capturing light, mood, and feeling with spontaneity and sensitivity. Through landscapes, florals, and still life compositions, she explores both delicate palettes and vibrant, expressive color. She is especially drawn to acrylics, valuing the freedom of layered brushwork that keeps her paintings loose, dynamic, and alive.

For Farida, art-making is an ongoing journey of learning, discovery, and self-expression. Through her paintings, she seeks to create moments of quiet beauty and emotional resonance that encourage viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with both nature and themselves.

Acrylic on canvas. A lush still life featuring magenta tulips and bright yellow daffodils arranged in glass vases, set against a deep violet background. The composition balances the vertical lines of the stems with a foreground of green apples, pomegranates, and a cluster of dark grapes, with one pomegranate cut open to reveal its ruby seeds. Loose, impressionist brushwork gives the petals and fruit a sense of movement and light, while the rich, saturated palette of pinks, yellows, and greens pops against the moody backdrop. The painting captures the energy and freshness of spring, blending floral and fruit elements in a classic still life tradition with a contemporary, colorful twist.