Maha Alasaker is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans across various mediums, including photography, performance, textiles, and natural dyes. Her artistic explorations are driven by her curiosity about anthropology and culture, as well as her interest in the connection between land and human beliefs.
As a woman who grew up in the Middle East, Maha’s work reflects her deep exploration of how a woman’s upbringing affects her identity and self-worth. Through her artwork, she seeks to gain a deeper understanding of herself while engaging with issues of culture and identity. Her projects explore the meaning of being a female, drawing on her personal experiences and upbringing.
Maha’s work has been displayed in numerous exhibitions in New York City, London, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait. Her work has also been featured in prominent publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Marie Claire, and Rolling Stone.
In 2019, Maha published her first photo book, “Women of Kuwait,” which explores the experiences of women in Kuwait and reflects her interest in the connection between culture and identity. The book was acquired by the Getty Research Institute and The Thomas J. Watson Library at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, attesting to the significance and quality of her work.
Maha’s recent artistic explorations have led her to further delve into the relationship between nature and culture, with a particular focus on the natural colors that can be extracted from the land. She believes that by understanding these colors and the processes of extracting them, we can gain a greater appreciation of nature and the lessons it has to offer.
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