Amal Yemen Talent Portal
Amal Yemen is more than just a virtual event. It is a movement that looks to introduce the world to the beauty, diversity and heritage of Yemen. Part of the Amal Yemen Event is to showcase some of the best work that Yemen has to offer. We hope to shine a light on these talented individuals and introduce an international audience to Yemen’s art, culture, cuisine, music and more.
Visual Artists
Nada Al Saqaf with the piece “Carry a Future of Hope” - Nada trained in graphic design and has grown an interest in visual art and how to convey storytelling through her designs. She labels herself an “enthusiastic introvert” who aims to share human stories with the world through her designs and artwork
Obaid Hameed - born and raised in Hadramout, Obaid had a passion for drawing at an early age, first participating in an exhibition in 2012. Since then, he has taken part in a number of shows across Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Obaid has become known for his circular drawing style. He has a close connection to the Yemeni day-to-day lifestyle. Obaid is particularly proud of his illustration of the Arabic adaptation of the infamous book “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, alongside many other book cover illustrations.
Nizar Hassan - takes inspiration from many artists. Nizar Hassan is a self-taught visual artist with a particular interest in portrait paintings of Yemenis. He writes: “This is probably the finest piece that I have painted and, by far, the hardest. This portrait represents indigenous Yemeni wisdom.”
Layla Yassin - born and raised in Yemen, Layla is a graduate of English Literature and works in the quality and control sector. Since 2008 Layla has participated in different exhibitions and conferences. She expresses that, “My art is related to Yemeni culture through the use of mixed media such as oil, acrylic, ink, strings and other materials that give a cultural feel to the pieces.”
Mazher Nizar - one of Yemen’s most renowned artists. He has participated in over 40 solo and group workshops and exhibitions. “Starting my artist journey in 1984, my desire to create art grew into an unyielding obligation to myself to fully explore the inner goings-on of my creative consciousness. From small sketches to large scale projects, my art is a highly personal reflection of myself. I’ve been lucky enough to have taken part in many collaborative projects, as well as solo and joint exhibitions internationally, which has helped solidify my reputation in the art world.”
Israa Mohammed - intrigued by the cultural and architectural details of Yemen, Israa is on a life long journey of capturing the details of the ordinary daily life of Yemenis and connecting their stories with their roots. She has participated in various exhibitions and cultural forums with her photographs. Israa continues to study literature and world languages.