#11. Teakster: An Artist Inspired by Islamic Heritage

Teakster is one of the leading Muslim digital artists in the world, who offers a refreshing new take on Islamic art in the 21st century. He has exhibited his work to a diverse range of audiences, including various world leaders and Middle Eastern royalty. His artistic style is a fusion of Islamic artistic traditions and modern techniques inspired by his British upbringing. Teakster shares how he secretly pursued his passion in an environment where creativity was not encouraged and overcame the obstacles to becoming a multi-award-winning artist. He shares his insight on the Islamic undertone in his work and offers advice on finding your creativity. Speaking with Teakster opened our eyes to everyday creativity that we take for granted and made us realise that everyone has a creative spark within them which needs to be found. If you liked this episode, please give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcast Find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook If you want to get in touch, e-mail us at [email protected]