HANEEN HADIY
Haneen Hadiy (b. 1999, Glasgow) is a Scottish–Iraqi visual artist whose interdisciplinary practice spans photography, painting, and moving imagery. Rooted in her dual heritage, Hadiy’s work explores identity, belonging, and the dialogue between two homelands - Iraq and Scotland - that have shaped her sense of self.
Deeply passionate about Scotland, where she was born and raised, Hadiy draws inspiration from its landscapes, light, and cultural openness, often weaving them into her reflections on memory and migration. Her art celebrates the coexistence of her Scottish upbringing and Iraqi ancestry, creating a poetic bridge between the two worlds.
Her practice frequently centers on the Iraqi date palm - a symbol of identity, endurance, and peace - to explore the relationship between people, land, and time. Through this motif, she examines how heritage and environment inform our understanding of home and belonging.
A graduate of the Glasgow School of Art (BA (Hons) Fine Art, 2023), Hadiy has exhibited internationally across the United Kingdom, Middle East and United States. Her recent projects include The Land of Blackness (2023), which reflects on the ecological and historical landscapes of southern Iraq as well as Scotland Through Her Eyes inviting us into a Scotland seen through layered lenses - those of culture, faith, landscape and heritage.