samah shihadi
Samah Shihadi: A Portrait of Displacement and Resilience Palestinian artist Samah Shihadi (born 1987 in Sha’ab village) is a storyteller whose meticulous drawings explore themes of identity, memory, and the enduring legacy of displacement—subjects central to contemporary art and imbued with poignant symbolism. Her artistic journey began at Oranim College of Education (2008-2012), where she earned her B.Ed., followed by intensive study…
The Lifeline
Scroll through samah shihadi's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups samah shihadi's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.