Artsighs contributor Yasmine Al Awa explores the emotional depth of Sama Alshaibi’s newest solo exhibition at Ayyam Gallery.
In this reflective article, Al Awa traces her path through the exhibition space, recounting how Alshaibi layers imagery through the medium of collage to honor her father’s legacy and reconstruct the memory of a city she once called home.
While Baghdad remains central to the works, the emotions evoked subtly seep into the space, lingering as viewers move from one fragmented cityscape to the next.
