From an African family, Mohamed is inspired by the warmth and vibrancy of that country, the colours, the light, the exuberance- it is these characteristics that also attract him to Mediterranean culture. As a Moslem, he draws strongly on Islamic art. He says of his work: “The effect is not purely a visual thing, it has to do with cosmology and spiritualism.” From cooler climes, Dutch Delftware also impresses him with its economy and restraint.

As a self employed artist, he works hard and has achieved success and interest nationally for his precise brushstroke lettering and lively spontaneity of his decoration and his willingness to adapt to even the most unusual requests from customers as well as teaching his very popular classes.