Rusul Emad

As a refugee, Rusul's journey has deeply influenced her artistic expression, adding layers of complexity and depth to her work. She constantly challenges herself to produce art that is both expressive and emotional, drawing from her own experiences of displacement, resilience, and hope. Her emphasis on storytelling through the vivid expression of dreams is central to her work, with a focus on symbolism that often appears in her paintings to depict the struggles of life, hope, success, and failure.

Rusul's work aims to be a mirror of emotions, using imagined characters—humans, creatures, animals, insects, and other objects—that often come to us in dreams. Her unique form of symbolism creates a magical environment that challenges viewers to use their imagination to interpret each painting for themselves. She carefully crafts compositions to complete each scene, making it easier for viewers to engage with her work.

Appreciating antiquity in all forms, Rusul frequently merges Eastern and Western cultural concepts and mythologies, often using this as a bridge to her dreamscapes. Her background as a refugee enriches these cultural fusions, bringing a unique perspective that reflects her journey across different worlds. Rusul primarily leverages oil on canvas or Masonite as her primary medium, creating a warm color palette that brings a vivid experience to her audience.