A Light from the Past,Illuminating the Present
Parables of Light is a living platform for art and culture projects curated by Rashida Osman. Rooted in the rich beauty of Islamic Heritage Fine Arts, it weaves timeless tradition with present-day creativity inviting hearts and hands to rediscover, reflect, and reimagine. Each project is a bridge: between past and present, spirit and self, art and community.
In Praise Exhibition
In Praise was an inaugural exhibition celebrating the work of emerging Muslim women artists and poets from the Midlands and beyond. Curated by Rashida Osman, the show offered a multi-sensory experience that blended visual art, poetry, and faith. It was a landmark moment in Leicester’s Islamic arts scene, funded by Arts Council England.
The Illuminate Collection
Illuminate seeks to explore depression and anxiety through an Islamic Perspective, by providing workshops within Oadby and Wigston.
Making Art a Sacred, Shared Experience
Parables of Light is more than a project—it’s a movement. Rashida’s mission is to remove barriers and create inclusive spaces for exploration, expression, and inner healing through art. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or rediscovering your creative voice, there’s a place for you here.
What to Expect
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Calligraphy
Providing funded workshops for Leicester-based communities, taught by classically trained calligraphers.
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Geometry
Bringing the beauty of Islamic Geometric Patterns, inspired by architecture from the Islamic Lands
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Poetry
Harnessing the power of the spoken word by exploring through creative writing workshops
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Exhibitions
Producing works with communities, and bringing them to the public, by curating and producing exhibitions
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