Palestinian artist Fuad Alymani completed the first part of his residency in June, using the more-than-human species surrounding the site as inspiration for the freedom of his people. He spent his time in the gardens to draw the surrounding plants and snippets of life at the Mill.
“The idea of plants growing in absolute freedom captivates me, as I hope that one day my people will live like flowers, free to grow and prosper in peace.” Fuad Alymani
He will continue the second part of his residency during the Creative Assembly, to produce a mural on the walls of the Residency space “Houseboat”, which is part of the Inter-Species Refuge site.
ABOUT FUAD ALYAMANI
Born in Ramallah in 1996, Fuad Alyamani, is a visual artist of Yemeni origins. In 2021, he earned his BA degree in Contemporary Art from Birzeit University. In 2022, he resided in and taught at Konstfack University in Sweden. Throughout his career, he has actively engaged with various youth institutions and groups, both participating in and volunteering for their activities.
Alyamani has exhibited his work in numerous shows, gaining recognition both locally and internationally. Notable exhibitions include the Ismail Shammout exhibition in Bethlehem in 2018 and “Take My Hand, You Impossible” at Zawyeh Gallery in Ramallah. He has also exhibited across Arab and international venues such as the Arab Forum for Fine Artists in Cairo and Tangiers (2017-2018), the Comics Festival in Amman and Cairo (2019), as well as exhibitions in Bratislava, Slovakia (2015), Dubai, Prague, Washington, and Madrid.
In 2014, Fuad Alyamani achieved first place in a World Health Organization competition. He has collaborated on various art and mural projects in Palestine, working closely with municipalities and artists’ groups. He participated in the Posters for Gaza exhibition and project organized by Zawyeh Gallery in Dubai in January 2024. His digital poster depicted the lethal missiles dumped from the sky towards the “safe homes” of Gaza. Currently, Fuad Alyamani works on digital art and murals projects and is based in Prague.
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