"The basis of my work is definitely the rich tradition of rickshaw art in Bangladesh in both the traditions of narrative and decorative. The work done with recycled materials are directly related to the decorative genre of rickshaw art which is also related to the geometrical patterns that you find in Islamic art, specially on Islamic ceramic tiles. As one can see, I've become a compulsive scavenger. I cut the top and bottom and straighten the aluminum foil and cut them into different intricate patterns based on the rickshaw art, which themselves are loosely based on Islamic art, belonging to the Ottoman and Moghul architecture. I found one of the patterns on the boundary of a Mughul miniature. Islamic art and architecture are inseparably intertwined. My secret garden has its inspiration from a sixteenth century ceramic tile from Turkey."

Explaining another series of his artworks, Fida says, "I was really disturbed by the race riots in Sydney's Cronulla Beach. This riot divided the whole community. In my opinion what incited this riot was this particular radio jockey who was stirring up the people: He was selling tension as it made his ratings higher. The artwork is a sarcastic comment on the race riots. Words are being used and abused by the media and politicians. I've used the Aussie gold and green colours and called it a flavour. I want to say that as long as we're listening to each other, no matter how different our points of views are we're still understanding each other. The couples, who are from different races and backgrounds are couples in real life."

Fida's works on masks are taken from an exhibition called Crossings. This deals with dental care and personal feelings. The models in animal masks and jamdani sarees, act out outlandish scenes where characters dance around manicured gardens as in old movies. The 'photomedia' came to Fida naturally as he does a lot of computer work, processing images, and a lot of sketches and paintings. 'Photomedia' is very popular in Australia now, as can be gathered by the Australian entries in the last two Asian Biennales in Dhaka.

Fida is passionate about "social justice and issues of environmental sustainability." His life is a continuous exploration of materials, techniques and ideas. He has had five solo exhibitions so far.