« I like to define myself as a Muslim artist, sprung from my native Saudi culture and history. In my art I am seeking to show signs of the Divine in nature and in Man. For me, light is one of the many manifestations of God. Which He casts in our path through life to remind us of His constant presence in ourselves and in every place. Every photograph is a pattern of light and shade. For me, my photography is a way to praise God's glory in the universe. »

 

Born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Live in Jeddah and Paris

Graduated from Manarat High School in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Studied Arabic Literature in King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Left to pursue a photographic career in Paris, France.

Studied Photography at Speos School in Paris, France

 

Exhibitions

2007Images From The Arab World, National Museum Of Singapore

Devine Presence, DIFC Center, Dubai, UAE

2006Regards des photographes arabes contemporains,

Centro Andaluz De Arte Contemporaneo, Sivile, Spain

Nazar, IFA Gallery, Stuttgart, Germany

Hajj and People, King AbdulAzize University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2005-2006Regards des photographes arabes contemporains,

Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, France

2005The colours of Saudi Arabia, Palace of Congress, Madrid, Spain

Galerie Agathe Gaillard, Paris, France : Hajj

2004Women by Women, Fotografie Forum International, Frankfurt, Germany

Reflets d'ici ET d'ailleurs, Lille, France

Nazar, Noorderlicht Photo Festival, Groningen, Netherlands

2003Galerie Agathe Gaillard, Paris, France : Divine Manifestations

2002The Sakakini Cultural Center Ram Allah, Palestine : Diwan Al Noor

(A suspended Exhibition)

The Peace Center Bethlehem, Palestine : Diwan Al Noor

Joined the 2nd international Media Art Biennale in Seoul, Korea

2001The Art Center Manama, Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain: Diwan Al Noor

1999Mystic Lights, Loccum, Germany

The Arab World Institute Paris, France : Port of Jeddah

Encounter of Three Continents, Nantes, France : Port of Jeddah

1998The University of Art and Design, Beijing, China : Port of Jeddah

1996Saudi Art Center Jeddah, Saudi Arabia : Port of Jeddah

Sheraton Hotel Medina, Saudi Arabia : Port of Jeddah

Opera House Cairo, Egypt : Port of Jeddah

1994Art Vision Gallery, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia : Paris

 

Literature

2007Departures Magazine

2006Dummy Magazine Issue 11

2000L'insensé Magazine Issue N°1

1999La Photo Pro

1996A Calendar for the Saudi Arabian Embassy in the USA

1994Voice Magazine

 

Collections

Sakakin Center in Ram Allah, Palestine

The National Museum of Seoul , Korea

 

Book

2001Diwan Al Noor

A Photographic Journey through Light, Water, and People

Edited by Miracle Publishing, Language : English & Arabic.

 

 

Links

Galerie Agathe Gaillard

École Spéos

Luminous-Lint