NEW YORK — In a powerful visual narrative that bridges cultural heritage and environmental consciousness, emerging Filipino-Arab-American artist Kareem Moumina just dropped his latest oil masterpiece with his large, evocative painting of endangered and extinct birds. (featured in the above video)
Moumina, a New York University student double-majoring in economics and studio arts, recently showcased his work at the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre’s landmark exhibition featuring 72 Filipino artists from around the globe.
His latest painting—a haunting exploration of avian mortality— transforms endangered species into ethereal beings suspended in a luminous realm. “Each feather and gaze fearlessly testifies to their fragile place in the world,” Moumina wrote.
Born in Washington, D.C., and raised across Saudi Arabia and the Philippines, his parents’ homeland, Moumina brings a transnational perspective to his art. His work transcends mere aesthetic representation, serving as a poignant meditation on biodiversity, cultural memory, and ecological urgency.
“Beauty is an active voice of remembrance,” the artist explains, positioning his canvas as a critical platform for environmental dialogue.
Moumina’s approach reflects a growing trend among young artists who use visual arts as a medium for social and ecological advocacy, transforming personal narrative into universal commentary.
You can see more of Kareem’s artworks on his Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/kareemmouminaart/?hl=en and video journal on his Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kareemmouminaartist
