Ibtisam Alasfour is an Impressionist realist Kuwaiti artist who has made a name for herself in the Kuwaiti art scene. She is a member of the Free Art Atelier in Kuwait as well as the Kuwait Heritage Society. Ibtisam has had a passion for drawing since childhood and was one of the best students in her drawing classes. Her teacher, Artist Samya Sayed Omer, encouraged her to pursue her talent.
Ibtisam decided to further improve her skills and joined one of the formative institutions in Kuwait. She attended many workshops and practiced drawing using oil colors for 12 years. As a result, her work has a unique style that sets her apart from other artists. Ibtisam draws inspiration from Kuwaiti heritage and lifestyle, including traditional Kuwaiti attire, costumes, historical buildings, and late and current Kuwaiti figures such as rulers, poets, and singers.
Ibtisam has organized several exhibits and has had three personal exhibits, including “Kuwaiti Days” in 2018, “The Voice Memory” in 2019, and “Here Is Kuwait” in 2023. She has organized exhibits such as “Formative Effects and Angles” on Failka Island, “Historical Buildings in Kuwait” at Dixon House in 2020, and “Kuwait is Our Home,” in 2020. In collaboration with the National Assembly of Culture, Art, and Letters, Ibtisam organized a virtual historical and architectural exhibit in 2020. In February 2021, she collaborated with Almubarakiya Company for the “Almubarakiya: Formative Art Vision” exhibit, where she won first place. Her paintings of Kuwaiti folklore were used in the Commercial Bank of Kuwaiti (Altijari) calendar in 2021 and the Kuwait Heritage Society calendar in 2022.
Ibtisam Alasfour is a talented Kuwaiti artist who draws inspiration from Kuwaiti heritage and culture. Her work has been recognized through personal exhibits and collaborations with various organizations. Her unique style and passion for drawing make her a notable artist in the Kuwaiti art scene.