Between Memory and Form
Artist Name: Lolwa Al Meghaseeb
Dimensions: 70 x 70
Mediums Used: Acrylic on Canvas
Frame: No Frame
This artwork presents a layered, expressive composition where abstract forms and a figurative presence coexist within a textured, muted background. The surface is built through visible layers of paint, marks, and gestures, creating a sense of movement and emotional density. Bold colors reds, blues, greens, and yellows emerge against the grey ground, guiding the eye through vertical and circular rhythms that suggest memory, symbols, and inner landscapes rather than a literal scene.
The human figure appears simplified and introspective, seated within the composition as if held by the surrounding forms. This contrast between abstraction and figuration creates a quiet tension: the figure feels both present and vulnerable, while the abstract elements act as emotional, symbolic, or environmental forces around it. The work reads as intuitive and psychological, inviting interpretation rather than offering a fixed narrative. Overall, the artwork explores themes of identity, emotion, and inner experience through color, texture, and spontaneous mark-making, allowing the viewer to connect on a personal and contemplative level.
Artist Biography
is a Qatari visual artist known for her work in painting and printmaking. She has participated in multiple local and international exhibitions, including the Copenhagen International Exhibition (2022), and has been involved in artist-in-residence programs such as the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris (2023), reflecting her engagement with global creative networks and cross cultural dialogue. Her practice has been recognized with awards and opportunities that situate her work within both Qatar’s contemporary art landscape and broader international contexts. Al Meghaiseeb’s work was featured in Portals in Flux, the culminating exhibition of the ninth Fire Station Artist in Residence program, which showcased a diverse range of media and perspectives. Known for her expressive visual voice, she continues to develop a distinctive artistic presence rooted in her explorations of form and material.
