Visual artist | Iraq
Abeer Al Edani
Born in 1980
About the creator
- Abeer is an Iraqi award-winning artist based in Dubai. Despite holding a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Basra University, Abeer's passion for art led her to embark on a self-taught journey, a testament to her versatility and determination. Inspired by her home country's culture, customs, women, happiness, and suffering, she has attained a "Free Portrait Certificate" attested by KHDA in the UAE. Her work is also influenced by her native country's artistic style, Bagdadiat, which plays a significant part in her artistic journey. Abeer's artworks have not only graced several regional galleries in the UAE but have also garnered international recognition, being showcased in museums in Italy and South Korea. She had the honor of exhibiting her works at reputable institutions and events such as Expo Dubai 2020, with her works now acquired as part of the UN's art collection. This is a testament to the global appeal of her art. She has won various awards, most recently an award from Filmfare Magazine for Outstanding Contribution in Art & Culture 2024. She also won Best Art Instructor 2023 from Being She, a global women's organization dedicated to advancing women's empowerment, and The People's Choice Award at The Noon Arts Award in 2020, organized by The Sharjah Ladies Club. She has been nominated for awards, including the Global Art Award 2019, and was awarded She Artist of the Year 2020 by She Awards Dubai. Abeer was selected as the sole representative of her home country in various exhibitions organized by Zee Arts from 2019 to 2023 among other international female artists. The Sharjah Museums Authority chose her for the 'Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion' catalog, published in 2020. She has participated in several festivals, such as the Ras Al Khaimah Festival and the Al Murbaa Festival in Ajman. She also participated in Art Camp Andorra at Ajman University, which is considered the first art camp in the Arab region and is organized by UNESCO.
Education
Certainly: A self-taught artist, Abeer draws inspiration from her deep appreciation of her homeland's culture, traditions, women, as well as the complexities of happiness and suffering. Despite holding a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Basra University, Abeer's dedication to art motivated her to pursue a self-taught path, showcasing her adaptability and resolve.
Awards
Abeer is a distinguished artist with a remarkable track record of achievements and recognition in the art world. She holds a prestigious "A Free Portrait Certificate" attested by KHDA in the UAE and has been honored with numerous awards, including the recent Award from Film Fare Magazine for Outstanding Contribution in Art & Culture in 2024. Notably, she was recognized as the Best Art Instructor in 2023 by Being She and received the People's Choice Award at The Noon Arts Award in 2020, organized by The Sharjah Ladies Club. Abeer's talent has garnered international acclaim, as evidenced by her nomination for the Global Art Award in 2019 and her title as She Artist of the Year 2020 at the She Awards Dubai. Her contributions to promoting diversity and inclusion in art were also acknowledged by the Sharjah Museums Authority, who selected her for inclusion in the 'Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion' catalog published in 2020.
Exhibitions
Abeer's artistic creations have adorned numerous galleries across the UAE, earning acclaim not only locally but also internationally, as they found their place in museums in Italy and South Korea. Her talent has been showcased at prestigious venues including Expo Dubai 2020, where her works were acquired as part of the UN's art collection. Furthermore, Abeer has been chosen as the exclusive representative of her homeland in exhibitions curated by Zee Arts from 2019 to 2023, standing alongside other accomplished female artists from around the world.
Art Camp
Abeer has taken part in the Art Camp Andorra held at Ajman University, recognized as the inaugural art camp in the Arab region and facilitated by UNESCO.
Festivals
Additionally, she has engaged in various festivals, including the Ras Al Khaimah festival and the Al Murbaa festival in Ajman.
Masterpieces by Abeer Al Edani
