Maysa Mohamed
The Late Syrian Artist Maysa Muhammad (1964-2024)
Maysa Moamad was born in Jableh in 1964 and studied fine arts in Damascus. Her unique artistic vision left an indelible mark on the world of visual arts.
Her works focused on unconventional portraits, inspired by theater and novel arts. Her paintings reflected expressive school characteristics, genuinely capturing human emotions.
Maysa's distinctive style featured faces of varying sizes, predominantly conveying sadness, particularly in the eyes.
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Maysa Mohamed, born in 1964 in Jableh, Syria, was a distinguished painter whose expressive, emotionally resonant works navigated the depths of identity, memory, and cultural belonging. Educated at the University of Fine Arts in Damascus (class of 1984), her early career spanned television direction and anchoring before she transitioned to visual arts, channeling her storytelling gifts onto canvas.
Her signature Maqam Al‑Saba series—launched in 2017 at The St. Regis Dubai and later shown in Venice and Zurich—was celebrated for its haunting portraits and vibrant narratives that convey the resilience of the human spirit amid cultural upheaval. Critics praised her ability to evoke profound emotion, especially through her depictions of eyes as windows to the soul.
Over her exhibition career, she held solo shows such as Maqam Al Saba in Venice, Zurich, and Dubai, and participated in numerous group and charitable exhibitions across London, Dubai, Harstad (Norway), and beyond. In November 2024, her legacy was honored through “Remembering Maysa Mohammed,” a memorial exhibition in Damascus and Dubai.
Maysa’s work remains a powerful testament to the endurance of identity and beauty amidst adversity, securing her place among influential Syrian artists of her generation.
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2020- Solo Exhibition-Maqam Al Saba –Keller Galerie, Zurich.
2020- Participated in the art gallery – SYART-Syrian Art Fair North – Gallery NorNorge, Harstad Norway
2018/2019- Participated in the art gallery –Dubai meets the world –Aisha Al Abbar Art Gallery, Dubai .
2017/2018- Solo Exhibition-Maqam Al Saba –Sulty Event Art Gallery, Venice - Italy.
2017- Participated in I draw to live event –Adopt a friend–Made in Art Gallery, Venice - Italy.
2017- Solo Exhibition-Blood Stone –Made in Art Gallery, Venice - Italy.
2017- Participated in charity event-Can do Action –, London.
2015- Participated in the art gallery-Arab Women Exhibition – Patricia Christie Galleries, Dubai.
2015- Participated in the art gallery-The eye of woman - Art couture Gallery, Dubai.
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2015- Participated in the art gallery-Eva - Art plus Gallery, Dubai.
2014- Participated in the art gallery-Hueman - Art couture Gallery, Dubai.
2014- Participated in the art gallery-Aye of the woman - Art couture Gallery, Dubai.
2014 – Received 2nd prize from the 3rd Biennal-Salon d'Automne International SAI-Cairo 2014 - BONUS
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Maysa Mohamed has received notable local and international press & media recognition, with features spanning Live TV, print and digital platforms across the region and beyond including:
MOJEH Magazine (Dec 2017): Featured the Maqam Al-Saba exhibition at The St. Regis Dubai, highlighting her emotionally charged portraits and use of vivid colours. artomc.commojeh.com+1clickitfirst.com+1
ClickItFirst (Dec 2017): Reviewed the same exhibition, emphasizing the spiritual resonance behind her Maqam Al-Saba series and its representation of memory, pain, and regeneration. clickitfirst.com
ArtOMC Artist Profile: Offered a comprehensive career overview, spotlighting her educational background in fine arts and multifaceted transition from TV direction to painting, with solo and group exhibitions across Europe and the UAE. artomc.com
