NAHED TURKESTANI
THE ARTIST FOR THE SAUDI NEW ERA
Artist, educator, academic, entrepreneur and social activist, all at once, the marvelous Dr. Naheed Mohammed Turkestani is in fact one of the most important cultural ambassadors of Saudi Arabian Kingdom in the international art arena, a young lady supporting artists and not at the end improving the women empowerment worldwide.
Assistent Professor, coordinator, lecturer at numerous universities in her land Saudi Arabia, activist for social development and education, Dr. Naheed is first of all a celebrated and well known visual artist specialized in ceramics having a PhD in Philosophy of Arts, Master in Fine Arts and Bachelor in Islamic Arts Education.
As Founder and board member of NWA art gallery, Dr. Naheed is totally dedicated to the educational, spiritual side of her arts, giving a very clear and strong artistic message for all art lovers and artists : her art and creativity are part of the social, economical and cultural development of her land Saudi Arabia, especially now, in the most flourishing time when artists are fabulously supported by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman AL Saud, the driving force of modernization in Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Naheed Turkestani is a young artist and a social activist representative for the beautiful cultural opening of Saudi Arabia to the world.
Art is the universal language between nations and a great cooperation bridge between different cultures, heritages and religions. Nothing is more valuable than cultural exchange.
Dr. Naheed's ceramics are the projections and expression of her own wishes and desires to transfer the marvelous image of her country and traditional treasure of heritage to the international art world.
Her ceramics are definitely fine artworks born in her talented hands based on her innovative ideas and spectacular views related to the actual transformations happing in the Saudi Kingdom.
Dr. Naheed's ceramics are both modern and traditional, speaking about the huge pride and emotions of an artist in love with her nation and her land ancient history, modern changes and courageous challenges.
Dr. Naheed Mohammed Turkestani is totally devoted to her professional and artistic goals using her talents and abilities , ongoing growth, education, development, accomplishments and achievements in the art and culture territory, supporting and expanding the cross cultural dialog and communication giving strong path to the new Saudi generation in their journey as creators with powerful voice and knowledge.
The ceramic artwork of Dr. Naheed is a melange between traditional and modern art showing us a bright, wide, futuristic image of the Saudi Arabian time of Renaissance.
Marvelous artist, great educator, powerful social activist, leading visionary architect, Dr. Naheed Mohammed Turkestani represents the Saudi artistic story of success, talent, love and inspiration. Her ceramics are charming the art lovers and gallerists spreading a message of Saudi spirituality, intellect and performances.
Monica Mergiu
ROYAL ARTS VISIONS : NAHED TURKESTANI