Tiflah Al-Naimi

Statement

Tiflah Al-Naimi is an accomplished Qatari visual artist with a multidisciplinary approach. She earned her BFA in Fine Arts, majoring in Painting and Printmaking with a minor in Art History, from Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar. Her work is characterized by a reliance on symbolism and portraiture, which explore the complex and multifaceted aspects of the female experience, both physically and metaphysically. Through her art, Tiflah powerfully conveys the hidden depths of the feminine psyche, revealing stories and messages from the spiritual realm that speak to the resilience and strength of women everywhere.

GlogauAIR Project

The world beyond the 3D has always fascinated me, and I find wonder in the ways the divine and the universe communicate with us through symbols and signs such as dreams, feathers, butterflies, and repeating numbers. During my upcoming residency, I aim to explore the symbolism of the female experience, both in the physical and metaphysical realms, to unravel the powerful messages conveyed from the spiritual realm. My focus will be on examining the significance of colors and objects, and the grand meanings they hold, while remaining resilient and still, much like the duality of the female experience throughout different stages of life.

I will use my dream journal as a catalyst to inspire me to delve deeper into the curious messages that both the metaphysical and my subconscious mind are communicating to me. The challenge I face is to create a balance through visual storytelling that highlights the duality between matters of the heart and the harshness of logic. The beauty of my work lies in my ability to create a seamless fusion of the two, and I hope to evoke powerful and impactful messages that resonate with viewers long after they have experienced my art. My artistic journey will be one of introspection and exploration, and I am excited to share the powerful stories that emerge through my art with the world.

Moving image, Collage, and Painting

CV Summary

Education

• Class of 2020, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar
• BFA in Painting and Printmaking.
• Minor in Art History.

Experience

• 2019
  • Fanoon “Highlights Exhibition Community Workshop” Instructor – VCUarts, Qatar.
  • Community workshop, Fanoon, “Wood block printing” Instructor – VCUarts, Qatar.
• 2018
  • Studio assistant, Fanoon, “Torpedo boy” by Trenton Doyle-Hancock, VCUarts, Qatar.

Selected Exhibitions

• 2022 The Ned. Doha, Qatar.
• 2022 Qatar reads, Doha International Bookfair. Doha, Qatar.
• 2020 Senior BFA Exhibition, Saffron Hall Gallery, VCUQ.
• 2020 Unpick, Fashion Piece Together, VCUQ.
• 2019 Gashna, AlHosh Gallery, The Gate Mall. Doha, Qatar.
• 2018 Minber, Art29 W Hotel. Doha, Qatar.
• 2017 Strong Line, Saffron Hall Gallery, VCUQ.

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