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Ghada Al-Shammari: Saudi Artist Masters Digital Art, Showcases Heritage, Traditions

Saudi Artist Ghada Al-Shammari found full inspiration in passionate Arabic songs and emotional poetry that eventually sparked creative artistic ideas in her mind.

Al-Shammari intended from the very beginning of her career to portray an accurate image of the traditional man and woman in the Saudi culture.

“Saudi culture and traditions have significantly impacted my work. Growing up, I used to think of Saudi Arabia as just what was around me in terms of environment, customs, and traditions,” Al-Shammari said.

Al-Shammari pursued her passion for painting heartfelt Saudi songs and poems to turn the emotional lines of any literary work into a real image reflecting the hidden beauty of the text. In 2017, she was inspired by a popular Saudi song by Majed Al-Esa called “Hwages,” which means “concerns” in English. The music video was a strong satire, showcasing women driving cars, skateboarding, and playing basketball and other activities that at the time were not easily practiced by women.

Ghada Al-Shammari: Saudi Artist Masters Digital Art, Showcases Heritage, Traditions
Ghada Al-Shammari: Saudi Artist Masters Digital Art, Showcases Heritage, Traditions

Furthermore, the brilliant Saudi Artist has depicted one of Prince Badr bin Abdul Mohsen’s poems in a magnificent drawing embodying a shower of ardent feelings. The artwork describes a man glancing at a woman who has her eyes downcast, with an oud instrument between them, and the 1980 song title “Forgive Me” written in Arabic text above the illustration.

“Romantic songs with descriptions of the poet’s beloved have been particularly inspiring for me,” Al-Shammari added.

Al-Shammari graduated from the College of Arts and Design at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts.

She added: “Through this specialization, I discovered many artistic and historical aspects, learned about various artists, and got to understand their ideas and philosophies, which transformed my perspective of my work.”

 

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