Fadwa Al Qasem is a Palestinian-Canadian mixed media artist and bilingual author currently residing in Calpe, Costa Blanca, Spain. Known for her vibrant and thought-provoking artwork, the artist draws inspiration from her cultural heritage and the complexities of identity, belonging, and resilience. 

Fadwa creates art as a means to explore and address themes of the human condition: human rights, immigration, and historical injustices, with a particular focus on the experiences of women across cultural and religious contexts. Her work juxtaposes joy and freedom against urgent societal issues, using visual narratives, installations, and poetry performances to provoke thought and inspire dialogue.
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Through her art, Fadwa seeks to engage audiences in the complexities of the human experience, inviting them to reflect, connect, and find hope amidst challenges. Her creations serve as a call to action, illuminating the transformative ​power of art to inspire change and foster healing.

Fadwa has participated in numerous exhibitions and authored four collections of short stories, contributing to three anthologies, an art book, and various book covers.

Fadwa is also the creator of the "I Am What I Art" Manifesto, which captures her philosophy and artistic philosophy.
Fadwa's Values

​PLAY
Creating opportunities for joyful and playful explorations and experiences, and liberated expressions of creativity, spontaneity, and delight that nourish the spirit and celebrate the joyous essence of being.

​INSPIRATION
Inspiration ignites our inner fire, fueling dreams and empowering women to pursue their passions. It drives positive change and creativity, leaving a lasting impact on individuals, communities, and the world.

STRENGTH
The continuous practice of building resilience to help us overcome challenges, societal expectations and cultural limitations, to fearlessly embrace our own values and pave a life that is true to our own spirit. ​

CONNECTION is important. It’s about solidarity, empathy, and encouragement. Creating a network that empowers women to thrive, individually and collectively advancing towards shared goals, and making a positive impact on the world around us.

FREEDOM to choose. To be as we want to be. To be safe and secure. To be able to express our thoughts, ideas and feelings without fear. To have access to education, health, and independent financial security. To not face gender discrimination and sexism in all aspects of life.