Dr. Soha
AlZaid
SAUDI ARTIST & RESEARCHER IN VISUAL ARTS
A Saudi artist, researcher, and academic, interested in contemporary arts, holds a Ph.D. in Art and Design Philosophy from the United Kingdom. Interested in printmaking and research on the philosophy of absence in linking printing with the sacred art of the Holy Kiswa and the Kaaba in contemporary artworks. This encouraged me to research the history and the representations of the Kaaba and the Kiswa and the philosophy of art along with the history of limited technical printing in Saudi Arabia. My print works translate the relationship between the word/text (present) with the image (absent). Working as an artist interested in contemporary art has allowed me to participate in several local and international exhibitions and to hold 3 solo exhibitions from 2003 to date…
Artwork
The Ka’ba’s Door
AlZaid, S. (2009) The Ka’ba’s door. [silkscreen on canvas]. Solo exhibition in King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Kiswa
AlZaid. S. (2019) Saudi Kiswa. [Silkscreen on paper] 150 x 130 cms. Private Collection.
Absence 1
AlZaid. S. (2019) Absence 1. [Woodblock Laser Engraving] Fabriano white paper 285gsm, 55 x 75 cms. Private Collection
Shamsah
AlZaid. S. (2019) Shamsah. [Digital Printing] 90 x 90 cms. Private Collection.
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Soha Al-Zaid, Corporate Video About me, My Journey
Exhibitions
Beyond the Curtain
The six pieces in this exhibition combine traditional and contemporary printing techniques. Each piece is unique throughout the series, yet linked by repetitive motifs which are visual markers responding to the Visual absence of Ka’ba and Kiswa.
Publications
The following publications span Soha's practice and the body of her academic publications and conference papers. You are welcome to contact for further details.
The Visual Absence in the History of the Ka’ba and the Kiswa
A Response through Printmaking
Ph.D. Thesis.
Printmaking as a creative tool to re-cover the lost visual history of Ka’ba and Kiswa
Conference Paper
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- Ph.D. in the Philosophy of Art and Design – specialized in Printmaking, Birmingham City University, United Kingdom 2021.
- M.A. in Art Education, King Saud University 2009.
- BA with Distinction Honors, specializing in Printing and Ceramic Arts- King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2003.
- Lecturer, Faculty of Arts and Design, Department of Drawing and at Arts King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2004-2012).