Biography - somali, east africa self taught artist. Born and raised in Somalia. Went for medical school in Europe where i got exposed to the rich culture of classical art. Came to North America as a refugee. africa gave me the blessing of being exposed to the a colorful world of indigenous art. North America offered the greatest opportunities of life: The practice of Medicine as a Physician and the joy of paintings. My paintings were published in medical journals. I did several exibition in Seattle wa.