Nada Abu Taleb

Artist Protection Fund Fellow, Nada Abu Taleb is a Yemeni visual artist and architect who has been making work for 13 years. Nada began her journey from within—to discover the worlds and paths that led her to who she is today. Inspired by Carl Jung’s archetype of the “shadow,” Nada’s artistic practice reflects her inner journey toward uncovering layers of personality through recognizing and admitting the existence of the dark “shadow.” A crucial existence that must be acknowledged, excepted, and integrated to create an authentic version of oneself.

Nada continues her Artist Protection Fund Fellowship, which began at AARome, in residence at Bogliasco. She has participated in local and international exhibitions, including two solo exhibitions in Sana’a, Yemen. During her time at Bogliasco, Nada hopes to grow her creative practice and learn more about the world around her—and how it reflects her own journey—through the experiences that unfold on the way.