From the book Diwan al-Noor

 

From the collection "Muslims in America"

 

Reem al-Faisal defines herself as a Muslim artist, sprung from her native Saudi culture and history.  In her art, she seeks to show signs of the Divine in nature and in Man.  For Reem, light is one of the many manifestations of God, which He casts in our path through life to remind us of His constant presence in ourselves and in every place.  For  her, photography is a way to praise God’s glory in the universe.

 

 

Graduated from Manarat High School in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Studied Arabic Literature in King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Left to pursue a photographic career in Paris, France; Studied Photography in Speos School in Paris, France.

 

 

 

EXHIBITIONS 

1994      Paris, Art Vision Gallery Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 

1996      Port of Jeddah, Saudi Art Center Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 

              Port of Jeddah, Sheraton Hotel Medina, Saudi Arabia 

              Port of Jeddah, Opera House Cairo, Egypt 

1998      Port of Jeddah, the University of Art and Design Beijing, China 

1999      Mystic Lights, Loccum, Germany 

              Port of Jeddah, the Arab World Institute Paris, France                                       

              Port of Jeddah, Encounter of Three Continents Nantes, France 

2001      Diwan Al-noor, The Art Center Manama, Bahrain 

2002      Diwan Al-noor, The Sakakini Cultural Center Ram Allah, Palestine 

              Diwan Al-noor, at The Peace Center Bethlehem, Palestine (A suspended Exhibition) 

              Joined the 2nd international Media Art Biennale in Seoul, Korea 

2003      Divine Manifestations, Galerie Agathe Gaillard, Paris, France 

2004      Nazar, Noorderlicht Photofestival, Groningen, Netherlands 

2004      Reflets d’ici ET d’ailleurs, Lille, France 

2004      Women by Women, fotografie Forum International, Frankfurt,     

              Germany 

2005      The Colours of Saudi Arabia, Palace of Congress, Madrid, Spain 

2005      Hajj, Galerie Agathe Gaillard, Paris, France
2005-6   Regards des photographes arabes contemporains, Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris France
2006      Nazar, IFA Gallery, Stuttgart, Germany
2006      Regards des photographes arabes contemporains, Centro Andaluz De Arte
              Contemporaneo,Sivile, Spain
2006      Hajj and People, King AbdulAzize University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2007      Images From The Arab World, National Museum Of Singapore
2007      Devine Presence, DIFC Center, Dubai, UAE

2008      The Shap of Light, Sony Gallery, Cairo, Egypt

2008       Nour/Lumiere, Galerie Montcalm, Gatineau, Canada

2008       Together, Jordan National Gallery, Jordan

2009       Le Pont International Festival, Aleppo, Syria

2009       The Shape of Light, Moscow, Russia

2009       The Shape of Light, Hewar Gallery Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

               

BIBLIOGRAPHY 

1994     Voice Magazine 

1996     A Calendar for the Saudi Arabian Embassy in the USA 

1999     La Photo En Pro 

2000     L’Insense Magazine Issue No. 1 

2006     Dummy Magazine Issue 11

2007     Departures Magazine

 

 

COLLECTIONS 

            Sakakini Centre in Ram Allah, Palestine 

            The National Museum of Seoul Korea

            The National Gallery of Jordan 

 

 

BOOKS 

2000      Diwan Al-Noor A Photographic Journey through Light, Water, and People 

2009      The Hajj

   

 

Web     

               www.reemalfaisal.com