• How would you describe your artistic style and what are your main sources of inspiration ?
My style is a dialogue between Antiquity and modernity. As a woman of today, originating from the cradle of civilizations, I reinterpret the forms and symbols of ancient civilizations, to which I am deeply attached, through a contemporary lens, using the techniques and materials of our era.
• Tell me about your creative process. How does the creation of a work unfold, from the initial idea to the final touch?
My creative process is a blend of rigor and spontaneity. It all starts with an idea, which can be an image, an emotion, or even a concept. Take the example of a horse : I begin by welding the armature onto a base. At this moment, the work is still in progress. I can sometimes break the weld and start all over again. I let the raw material, the mass, inspire me. The work then takes shape, whether it’s a golden horsewoman or the Evaders of Babylon.
• How do your personal experiences and life journey influence your artistic work?
My sculpture work is a dialogue between Mesopotamia and the Renaissance. I explore the forms and symbols of these two periods to create contemporary works. The process is both rigorous and intuitive. I start with an idea, an emotion, and I let the material guide my hands. My sculptures express the strength and vulnerability of the human being and tell a universal story.
• What are the main themes explored in your works?
The horse is a recurring theme in my work. It symbolizes power, freedom, beauty, and grace, but can also represent war or peace. I also address other themes like the woman, the young girl, the couple, and the man.
• How does the public perceive your works? How do they interact with them?
It’s a great concern for an artist not to be understood. And I’m lucky because the public seems to read my sculptures and feel a strong emotion in front of them. I like to think that they touch people beyond words.
Internationally renowned artist, graduated from the École des Beaux-Arts de Paris – César Baldaccini workshop in 1987, with the mention “Très bien”.
Raghad
* Graduated from the Baghdad School of Fine Arts with the mention “Très bien” in 1981.
* Graduated from the École des Beaux-Arts de Paris, César Baldaccini workshop, in 1987, with the mention “Très bien”.
* Graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy of Art from the Sorbonne University in 1991.
* Exhibits in galleries in Paris, Düsseldorf, Milan, Hollande and Danemark.
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Full name: Raghad Al Murrani
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