Sarah Mohanna Al Abdali
Sarah Mohanna Al Abdali | |
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| Born | 1989 Jeddah, Hejaz, Saudi Arabia |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, illustrator, painter, ceramic artist |
| Known for | Trailblazer in Saudi Arabian street art |
Sarah Mohanna Al Abdali (born 1989) is a prominent Saudi artist, acknowledged as one of the trailblazers in the nation's street art scene. Her creations combine traditional Saudi and Arab cultural themes to stimulate meaningful dialogue.
Life
Originating from the Hejaz region, Al Abdali was born in Jeddah in 1989. She earned her degree in graphic design from Dar Al-Hekma College and completed advanced studies at The Prince's School of Traditional Arts in London. Her introduction to graffiti began with spray painting in Jeddah’s old district, where she tackled subjects like the rapid urban expansion impacting the sacred city of Mecca. She is considered among the first street artists emerging from Saudi Arabia.
Her artistic approach merges graphic design techniques with widely recognized Saudi and Arab cultural symbols. In addition to her street art, she practices as an illustrator, painter, and ceramic artist.
Al Abdali’s artworks were part of the 2012 "Soft Power" exhibition held at Alaan Artspace in Saudi Arabia. Her work has also been showcased at the British Museum and featured in the "We Need to Talk" exhibition organized by Edge of Arabia in Jeddah.
After becoming a mother in 2020, her creative focus increasingly incorporates themes of motherhood within her broader exploration of female identity.