 Reem
Nazir
Biography
The path of
Saudi Arabian artist Reem Nazir has taken her from the historic
Red Sea port of Jeddah to London’s Leighton House Museum, center
of academic British nineteenth century art.
Born in Jeddah,
Reem was schooled abroad and although largely self- taught in art
has benefited from tutelage under Freddie Dean, a past President
of the Chelsea Art Club of London. This formed an influential period
of learning for Reem.
Colour and form
are the dominant features of her work, be it her recent large impressionist
paintings of women in traditional eastern societies, the landscapes
of her homeland with its harsh light, or in the still-lifes of assorted
objects which she has collected on her travels. Islamic silver,
oriental carpets with their rich textured patterns or other items
typically found in many Saudi homes are juxtaposed with more solid
tactile earthenware pots from Province in France. It is this boldness
in style, colour and composition which has resulted in Reem’s work
becoming widely sought after.
Reem's solo
exhibitions have been held in Jeddah, London, Buenos Aires and Pasadena.
She has also participated in numerous joint exhibits in Jeddah,
London and lastly, at The International Art & Craft Expo 2005
in Dubai. She was interviewed on MBC satellite channel during her
solo exhibit at Leighton House Museum in London in 2000. Her work
has also featured in various Middle Eastern publications including
Arab News, Sayidati and Al Sharq Al Awsat.
Her works which
have found their way into private collections worldwide can also
be seen on her website ReemNazir.com
One of Reem's
masterpieces, Shinko Pot,
116 cm x 89 cm, Oil painting
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Some of the artist's Artwork
Contact: reemart@aol.com
Online
Portfolio:reemnazir.com
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