The name of my studio reflects the two worlds I live in. In Swedish, Ark means a sheet of paper, while Vals is the roller used to ink a block. But for me, Ark also hints at the "arch"—a nod to my background in architecture and my love for structural form.

This is the creative home for my explorations in print and space. Much of my work is a dialogue between my two homes: the architectural details I spot on my strolls through Stockholm and the vibrant folklore and idioms of my native Maldives. Whether I am carving a quirky building junction or translating a Maldivian proverb into a visual sketch, everything here is a reflection of my experience as a spatial designer and my love for the handmade.

I’ve highlighted a few favourites here, but you can find my full range of available prints and stamps over on Etsy.