New art exhibition explores experiences of immigrant women

Information Bulletin
For immediate release

Saanich, BC – Syrian artist Ibrahim Al Hamid and his son Fadi Al Hamid are thrilled to be exhibiting Insights of Immigrant Women, a series of paintings by Ibrahim Al Hamid that explores the experiences of immigrant women in the journey of seeking refuge and home, and the important role that art plays in fostering empathy and connection across communities and cultures.

In his paintings, Al Hamid uses a range of colors and brushstrokes to convey the emotional intensity of experience, with a focus on themes of fear, uncertainty, and hope. Layered and textured compositions reflect the layers of identity including strength and resilience that are grown out of a difficult journey.

Fadi Al Hamid shares his father’s story and his process for making the artwork through a short video where Ibrahim highlights the importance of empathy, compassion, and the solidarity of immigrant women — emphasized by the shared humanity and interconnectedness of all people, celebrating the richness and diversity of human experience.

Saanich Community Services and Cedar Hill Recreation & Arts Centre are proud to support the opening of Insights of Immigrant Women with a free public reception on August 27, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., in the main gallery of the Cedar Hill Recreation & Arts Centre (3220 Cedar Hill Road). All are invited to attend and enjoy the artwork and film, and meet Fadi Al Hamid.

An additional gathering, exhibition and conversation with Fadi and Ibrahim Al Hamid will take place at the Inter-cultural Association of Greater Victoria (808 Douglas Street, Suite 102) on September 25, 2024 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. 

Learn more

Please visit our website for more information on this exhibition and others at Cedar Hill Recreation and Arts Centre.

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Media contact:

Shantael Sleight, Saanich Community Arts Programmer
(778) 584-3756
Shantael.Sleight@saanich.ca

Fadi Al Hamid
fadi.hamid@hotmail.com