"You dance inside my heart where no one sees you, but sometimes I do. That sight becomes this art."
- Rumi -
Bandey found her voice whilst studying Fine Art (Ba) at DeMontfort University where she began creating sensory immersive installations. Her inaugural installation “The One Who Didn’t Visit Your Temple Was You” 2014, draws its title from a Sufi song ‘Mori Araj,’ performed by Ustad Nafees Ahmad. This work is theatrical and rich in symbolism, marking the start of Bandey’s exploration of the self.
Inspired by life, quantum physics, sacred geometry and Islamic spirituality she has produced a series of artworks that convey her profound emotions, thoughts, and mystical experiences. Bandey carefully selects mediums that resonate with her artistic voice.
Since graduating, she has participated in numerous group exhibitions and was a founding member of the Inside Job Collective; a group of Tate staff who launched the Tate Staff Biennale, celebrating the diverse talents of artists across all Tate sites. Bandey’s art continues to evolve as she journeys deeper into self-exploration, infused with an element of the numinous.