Lamia Skiredj’s work of organic forms and vibrant colors breathes life and draws viewers into a secret garden where every detail tells a unique story.
The exhibition “Seeds & Vegetal” by artist Skiredj was launched last year with a vernissage on June 29, 2023, organized by Art First Gallery in collaboration with D’art Dart Gallery, according to a press release shared with Morocco World News.
The event, held at the American Arts Center in Casablanca, was enthusiastically received and will continue to captivate the public until June 30.
Skiredj, born in San Antonio, United States, transcends mere representation of nature with her work; she interprets and reimagines it, creating pieces that evoke wonder and contemplation.
Her creations evoke a profound appreciation for the fragile beauty of the natural world and an irresistible urge to protect it.
Through her art, Skiredj renews our connection with the ecosystem and reminds us of our essential role within it.
“My intuition and inspiration led me in a new direction,” Skiredj was quoted in the press release. Skiredj had previously focused on faces and selfie culture.
“The 2020 pandemic led me to tackle the theme of ‘vegetal’ as opposed to my previous work. This shift brought about a new period that I call ‘Seeds & Vegetal,’ where plants are depicted with the significance of a living body.”
Skiredj’s fascination with humanity’s relationship with nature is evident in her art. In a society increasingly leaning towards a virtual, uninhabitable world dominated by internet images, our tangible connection with nature fades.
This growing detachment creates an artificial filter between us and the natural world.
Through her works, Skiredj explores the following question: “What significance does the depiction of plants hold in today’s context?”
The pandemic allowed her to fully immerse herself in her paintings, live with them, and lose herself in their delicate, disordered beauty. Some pieces are saturated, inviting deep immersion and highlighting the delicate balance and chaos of nature.
“Seeds and Vegetal” is more than an exhibition; it is an invitation to rediscover and honor the intricate bond we share with the natural world.
According to the VOS artists website, Skiredj studied interior architecture and fine arts at the Paris American Academy and received further training in interior architecture and design at the Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia in 1991.
She then worked for four years at the office of architect Michel Pinseau in Paris and later in Rabat from 1991 to 1994.
Afterward, she joined the creative department of the Maison de l’Artisan until 2006. Her first exhibition dates back to 1991 in Paris.
Currently, she is responsible for project management in the product design department of the Ministry of Crafts.
Morocco World News
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