Samah Kthar

STATEMENT

Samah Kthar is an artist fueled by harnessing present-moment experience and transforming it into something tangible to share. She believes the way to express and connect with others, is through art. Kthar's science background and therapeutic approach are applied and reflected within her work. Kthar's interest is to understand and merge theories of science, math, and psychology into her artistic expressions. Kthar believes it is critical to spread inspiration to others in order to create a more empathetic world.

Kthar's paintings are emotionally charged and unplanned from beginning to completion. Her range of works is dependent on mood, setting, circumstances, time period, and so on.

Kthar’s inspirations include the future of technology, implications of quantum physics, the shifts taking place in the world, golden ratio, platonic solids, flower of life, complimentary alternative medicines, nostalgic memories, and the history of ancient civilizations.

BIO

Hailing from the vibrant city of Queens, NY, Samah Kthar has found her artistic journey taking root in Metro Detroit for more than two decades. With degrees in Biology, Health Science, and a Master's in Occupational Therapy, Kthar humbly merges her academic achievements with a heartfelt passion for the arts.

Guided by the belief in the healing power of creativity, Kthar's art embraces an intuitive approach, allowing emotions and experiences to flow freely onto the canvas. In her dynamic strokes, viewers are welcome to find a mirror to their own feelings and a comforting space to reflect.

Amidst a diverse cultural tapestry, Kthar's art resonates with a universal audience, speaking to the shared human experience. Her works of art serve as an invitation for others to explore vulnerability and discover strength through the cathartic process of self-expression.

In the simplicity of her artistic expression, Samah Kthar continues to find beauty in the transformative potential of art. Her intention is to invite others to explore the profound depth of healing that art can offer on the journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

Kthar has exhibited in various galleries, including the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Detroit Historical Museum, Scarab Club, Heidelberg Project, etc. Kthar has been featured on PBS, WJZZ,Fox 2 News, CBS 62, and The Oakland Press.

EXHIBITIONS/SHOWS/COMMISSIONS

Solo Exhibition/talk “Translating Frequencies” University of Michigan NCRC (Nov 2022)
•Group Exhibition “Gold Medal Exhibition” Scarab Club (Forthcoming)
•Group Exhibition “DFABC” Detroit Historical Museum (July-Oct 2022)
•Group Exhibition Black Box Gallery “East meets West” Dearborn (April 2022)
•Group exhibition ”Celebration of Life and Art” Riverside Gallery Detroit (Dec 2021)
•CBS 62 feature (Nov 2021)
•Group Exhibition/artist talk Irwin House Gallery Inc., Detroit (Sep-Oct 2021)
•Featured artist“DFABC Pandemic and Beyond”Swords into Plowshares Gallery(Sep-Dec 2021)
•FOX 2 News Featured artist (April 2021)
•Featured Artist “Bonded” Exhibition Beacon Park, Detroit (April 2021)
•Solo Exhibition Farmington Hills City Hall (Sep- Nov 2020)
•Featured Artist: The Oakland Press & The Farmington Voice (Sep, 2020)
•Featured artist Detroit Performs/PBS Season 9 Ep. |12 (Oct 2019)
•Group Exhibition Hatch Gallery (Hamtramck, October 2019)
•Group Exhibition Buckham Gallery (Flint, June 2019)
•Group Exhibition Black Box Gallery (Dearborn, May 2019)
•Featured artist Farmington Hills City Hall Public Art Program (2019-2020)
•Solo Exhibition Café 1923 (Hamtramck, Nov, 2018)
•Solo Exhibition Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Co (Detroit, Nov, 2018)
•Solo Exhibition Baker College (Flint, Nov 2018, June 2019)
•Featured artist in MyCity magazine April edition (Flint, April, 2018)
•Solo Exhibition Urban bean Co. (Detroit, Jan, 2018)
•Solo Showcase “Grand Opening” Amore de Roma (Detroit, Dec, 2017)
•Emerging artist 20th annual SterlingFest (Sterling Heights, 2017)

EDUCATION

• Masters of Occupational Therapy, Baker College of Flint, MI (2018-2020)
• Bachelors of Health Sciences Baker College of Flint, MI, (2016- 2018)
• B.S. Biology Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (2009- 2013)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

•Private Show, Wasserman Projects (March 2023, 2022, & Oct 2019)
•Dally in the Alley Vendor August 2019
•Event coordinator/Co-Operator “These Beautiful Things” Tangent Gallery July 2019
•Artist Talk Buckham Gallery (Flint, June 2019)
•Featured artist Live Painting, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (Nov 2018)
•Job Corps Abstract therapy teacher (Flint, May 2018- March 2019)
•Featured artist with QBYQS Artisans Shoe Collection

TAGS

abstract artist, painter in Detroit, original art, unique artwork, intuitive art, abstract expressionism, acrylic art, fine art, contemporary art,oneofakindart