Zoha Abdulsater, a native of Beirut, Lebanon, grew up in a city known for its extremes. She pursued a Masters degree in Comparative Literature, focusing on an interdisciplinary study that compared Arabic novels with the paintings of Salvador Dali. Drawing from theories of psychoanalysis, she delved into the depths of both mediums, exploring the interplay between words and paintings.
Zoha’s artistic journey expanded beyond literature as she ventured into photography. Her works were exhibited in various exhibitions in Lebanon and the United States. Additionally, she taught English Literature at the Lebanese American University of Beirut (LAU) for six years and contributed critical writings, including a publication in Intellect, The International Journal of Francophone Studies.
Driven by her passion for art, Zoha established her own art gallery in the vibrant heart of Beirut’s Ashrafieh neighborhood. There, she showcases her own paintings, inviting people to experience her artistic expressions firsthand. Zoha’s artwork has been featured in exhibitions in both the USA and Lebanon.
In 2021, Zoha’s dedication to her craft took on a philanthropic aspect when five of her paintings were sold in an auction at the Riverfront Museum in Chicago, with the proceeds going towards supporting institutions affected by the tragic Beirut Blast. She later exhibited four artworks in New York in September 2022.
Zoha’s paintings capture the essence of human reality, often playing with hidden statements or bold expressions. Through her art, she skillfully portrays the intricacies of the human experience while infusing it with a touch of beauty.