Saudi woman’s voyage into Islamic art and calligraphy

Born in 1993, Basmah Felemban is a Saudi graphic designer, whose intricate artworks – from works on paper to installations - focus on Islamic art and calligraphy. In 2013, she earned her Master’s degree in Traditional and Islamic Art from London’s Prince’s School of Traditional Arts. Since 2011, Felemban has exhibited her research-driven works in notable group exhibitions in Dubai, Sharjah, Jeddah, Venice, and London. Art Dubai Portraits is a film series that provides a short perspective into the lives and workspaces of artists that are connected to the fair through its programming or participating galleries. Visit http://www.artdubai.ae/art-dubai-portraits/ to view more.