Samir - Gay Muslim Astronaut Framed Canvas
Description
Samir stands at the precipice of the infinite, a gay Muslim astronaut framed in the gilded dialect of history and longing. His helmet, a celestial mihrab, curves like the archways of Al-Qarawiyyin, the oldest university where astronomers once charted the cosmos in ink and devotion. His suit—no mere armor—bears the woven ghosts of Maghrebi zellij, geometric tessellations repeating like whispered du'a, a reminder that symmetry itself is a form of prayer.
Space is not exile; it is return. The Abbasid scholars who mapped the heavens, the Persian polymaths who named the stars—Samir walks in their echoes, but on a path all his own. The calligraphy etched in gold on his chestplate is not the cold insignia of empire but a verse from Al-Buruj, a surah of constellations and resilience, a tribute to those who have suffered for existing as they are.
Framed within this starlit canvas, Samir is both defiant and serene. Not an aberration, but continuation—a man who carries both the fire of Al-Ma’arri’s forbidden verses and the tenderness of a lover’s touch in zero gravity. His presence asks: Who else has been erased from the history of the stars? And who will reclaim it next?
About the Canvas
Make Any Room a Showpiece
- Luscious artist-grade cotton canvas, finely textured for depth and precision.
- Hand-stretched and natural white to captures light/color with striking clarity.
- Printed with non-toxic, water-based pigments that stay vivid for decades.
Sustainably Stunning, Framed to Float, Crafted to Last
- Sustainably sourced FSC® certified European knotless pine.
- Precisely measured 5mm float that creates a sleek, gallery-worthy effect.
- Ultra-rich water-based eco-inks deliver the same bold intensity as traditional inks without the harsh chemicals and environmental cost.
About the Artist
Delivery & Refunds
Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
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Returns and Refunds
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2. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.
3. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request
4. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.
5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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2. Finish & Texture
Artist-grade cotton with a luscious, finely grained texture. Engineered to capture every intricate brushstroke and subtle gradient.
4. 100+ Years of Color
Printed using a pro-lab process that helps your art stay bold & breathtaking for a lifetime with non-toxic, archival-grade inks.
1. Brand New, Just for You
Handcrafted after you order, reducing waste and energy by only making art that’s truly wanted — never mass-produced.
2. Finish & Texture
Artist-grade cotton with a luscious, finely grained texture. Engineered to capture every intricate brushstroke and subtle gradient.
3. Giclée Printing
Forget 4 color CMYK. Giclée layers up to 12 — alive with deeper shadows, richer highlights and multidimensional contrasts.
4. 100+ Years of Color
Printed using a pro-lab process that helps your art stay bold & breathtaking for a lifetime with non-toxic, archival-grade inks.
5. FSC® Certified Wood
Sustainable forestry, ethical labor and community conservation—no shortcuts, just responsible craftsmanship.
