There are many aspects of language. Spoken. Written. Body. Facial Expressions.

When it gets right down to the small details and you’re trying your best to communicate with another, in my experience, all these aspects of communication matter a lot.

Nowadays we have Goggle and other apps on our phones to help us translate. Back in the day, when I was a young English bride(!!), I relied on body language and facial expressions. It amazed me how quickly we can learn to be more intuitive in our communication.

On a silk background, I have layered and woven Arabic letters.

What is written here?

My name جانين إبيني, 

the city where I live  أبو ظبي

and the region الشرق الأوسط

Layers of Language 
Cotton and Silk 
Machine and Hand stitched 
Dimensions: L40.5” x W29”