Asmaa Aljohani (b. 1988) is a Saudi artist and researcher known for blending traditional and contemporary techniques in textile art. Influenced by her experiences growing up in the multicultural city of Medina, Aljohani explores the delicate connection between identity, diversity and cultural differences. She also draws on her PhD in art from the University of Jeddah to develop her practice, integrating technology and textiles to create a new medium.
For the Riyadh-based artist, textile as a material aptly conveys the human experience. In essence, fabric is woven using a technique of warping and wefting, which gives it a criss-cross pattern. Aljohani believes this process is similar to how the brain weaves emotion and logic to form ideas.
Her notable exhibitions include Women Identity, a solo show in Ohio in 2015, where the artist debuted her woven artworks following her Master’s in textile arts from Kent State University, US.
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