Farida Abdul Rehman | White Bloom

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 dense, layered composition of white flowers with luminous golden-yellow centers, set against a moody background of deep blues and muted greens. The petals are rendered with soft, layered brushwork that captures their delicate, slightly translucent quality, while the unopened green buds and slender foliage add contrast and movement. The overall effect is both calm and abundant, balancing light and shadow to create a sense of quiet intensity- like discovering a cluster of wild blooms in the shade.