SELFIE 2024

Produced in 2024 using acrylic on canvas, Selfie is a 1m x 1m painting that reflects how I perceive life in all its depth and complexity. The vibrant red background symbolizes my passion and vitality, while the black, white, and orange patterns represent the intricate layers of my thoughts and perceptions. The interplay between structure and spontaneity reflects how I navigate the balance between logic and creativity, constantly deconstructing and exploring the world’s many dimensions. Through this visual "selfie," I reveal my dynamic, introspective, and richly detailed perspective.

THE GATHERING 2024

Produced in 2024 using acrylic on canvas, The Gathering is a 1m x 1m painting that explores the intricate connections between individuals and their profound impact on one another. Inspired by my work with diverse groups and cultures in a therapeutic context, the interwoven shapes symbolize the dynamic interplay of relationships, emphasizing how every interaction shapes and transforms both individuals and communities.

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Rola Souheil

Lebanon

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Rola Souheil is a multidisciplinary artist blending art, music and psychology to create works that foster resilience and self-expression. A fine arts graduate from the Lebanese University, she began as a decorative painter before shifting to social work, developing art mediation methods to support vulnerable groups. Her expressive fauvist style and layered compositions address personal and social themes, including the Arab Spring and Lebanese Revolution.
Shaped by 40 years of war in Lebanon and her work with those traumatized by conflict, Rola Souheil’s art embraces repetition as a path to resilience. Her patterns reflect the cycles of life, transforming chaos into a meditative prayer that offers liberation through acceptance of life’s unchangeable rhythms.