“We both liked cars”, my dad said about his dad
Photo transfer on cotton
20 x 24 inches, 2024
and
Woodcuts, ink on paper
18 x 24 inches, 2023
In this series, Hussain examines inherited narratives through the lens of two pivotal photographs: one of her father and grandfather with their prized automobiles in Detroit. The prints weave together automotive imagery and familial portraiture, exploring how Motor City's industrial legacy intersects with immigrant aspirations and generational bonds. Through layered compositions, Hussain transforms these personal archives into meditations on legacy, creating visual poems that speak to the unspoken language of father-son relationships and the pride of building a life in America. The works honor both the tangible photographs and the oral histories that shape familial mythology, particularly within Detroit's Pakistani immigrant community.