Collection: Joud Fahmy

Joud Fahmy’s body of work is comprised of sculptures and installations that depict female Saudi narratives whilst exploring themes of identity, gender roles, and social norms. Portraying female interiority is a common thematic element in Fahmy’s practice. The subject of her work, namely, the female body is in itself a form of transgression, as Saudi Arabia’s societal cultural norms dictate a strong distinction between public and private realms. The Saudi female body, her identity and subjectivity was - and continues to be - obscured and consigned to private spheres. 

Nevertheless, Fahmy’s practice and sculptural artwork transcend the boundaries between the private and public domains. Drawing on her own emotional experiences, the artist utilizes sculptures as a means to navigate and articulate intimate introspections on gender, body, and identity politics.