Sarah-Mecca is a Somali-Indian multidisciplinary artist. Her art practice involves painting and video art. Abdourahman’s work is inspired by her heritage as she explores themes of identity, family, and land occupation. Abdourahman’s work takes a decolonial approach, using her practice to reconnect with her homeland from a first-generation Canadian perspective. She informs her art practice through the tradition of oral storytelling, shining a light on impactful moments in her familial and community’s history. Her paintings are often oil-based, with the inclusion of collages. Drawing from her graphic design background, her creative process begins with applying digital collages to images from family photo albums. Abdourahman’s use of collage and colour addresses an aspect of memory and nostalgia throughout her storytelling. Being a first-generation Canadian disconnected from the homeland, this use of family photos allows her to insert her own experiences, making these stories much more personal. Her video work takes on an abstract and playful approach. In contrast, these narratives investigate social disadvantages and marginalization using animated montages resembling dystopian environments. These complex animations operate as metaphorical reflections of present realities. Leading artist talks, exhibition walkthroughs, and creative workshops with youths, Abdourahman noticed the impact her use of Black joy and positive representation had. They saw themselves represented in scales more significant than life. This year, she plans to continue creating thought-provoking art by using all the multidisciplinary aspects of her art practice: mixed media painting, video art, and sculpture to create an immersive and interactive solo exhibition and to challenge her innovation as a multidisciplinary artist.