"Silent Narratives: The Profound Works of Rima Salamoun"

Renowned artist Rima Salamoun, hailing from Damascus, Syria, and born in 1963, emerged from the prestigious halls of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Damascus University in 1987. Embracing membership within the esteemed Syrian Syndicate of Fine Arts, Salamoun's artistic journey has traversed multiple continents, gracing collective exhibitions across the Arab world and Europe alike.

Within her evocative oeuvre, Salamoun masterfully employs acrylic and mixed media to render compositions that are deliberately austere, yet profoundly poignant. Her canvases serve as poignant arenas where sorrow-laden subjects find solace amidst the subdued ambiance of their surroundings. Often placing female protagonists at the forefront, Salamoun taps into a rich vein of Syrian artistic tradition, one that has historically utilized the feminine form as a potent symbol reflecting the collective human experience.

Notably, Salamoun's deliberate choice to shroud her subjects in anonymity serves to amplify the universality of her narratives, inviting viewers to engage with the profound intricacies of global concerns. Through her deft manipulation of medium and evident draughtsmanship prowess, Salamoun beckons audiences into a realm where the weight of human tribulations is palpable, yet ultimately transcendent.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2015 “Woman Through the Eyes” - Tajaliyat Gallery - Beirut - Lebanon

2011 Art House Gallery in Damascus, Syria

2009 Art House Gallery in Damascus, Syria

2006 Espace Europa Gallery in Paris, France

COLLECTIVE EXHIBITIONS (Selection)

2008 “Paris-Damascus, Collective Vision” - Institut du Monde Arabe - Paris - France

2007 “3 Figures” Espace Europa Gallery - Paris - France

2005 Syrian Cultural Center - Paris - France

2003 As-Sayyed Art Gallery, Damascus, Syria

2003 Biennale of al-Mahabeh Festival, Lattakia, Syria

2002 "Arabs and the World" Exhibition at Damascus Int'l Fairs, Syria

2000 Albal Art Gallery in Damascus, Jordan

1996 Baladna Art Gallery in Amman, Jordan