FAQ for Collectors & Publishers

FAQ for Readers & Visitors
Who is Fadwa Al Qasem?
I am a Palestinian-Canadian artist and bilingual author. My work spans visual art, performance, and literature, with a focus on women’s lives, resilience, and the transformative power of storytelling.
What mediums do you work in?
I primarily work with mixed media: ink, watercolor, found text, collage, and vintage papers. I also integrate performance and installation art, and my literary practice includes fiction, poetry, and children’s literature.
What are your key collections?
My signature art series include:
  • Women in Economy — exploring women’s contributions to the economic and cultural fabric of society.
  • Women of Spirit — portraits of strength and inner light.
  • Unbroken — resilience in the face of struggle.
  • Tormented Egos — layered explorations of identity.
  • These Are Their Tears — the emotional landscapes of women’s lives.
  • Cityscapes — abstracted urban narratives.
  • The Tenderness Journals — intimate studies of vulnerability.
Do you work with galleries and institutions?
Yes. I collaborate with galleries, museums, and cultural organizations worldwide. My work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions, and I am open to new curatorial projects, residencies, and partnerships.
Do you offer limited editions?
Yes. Many of my pieces are available as limited edition prints, signed and numbered. Originals are available for collectors, and some series are reserved exclusively for institutional acquisition.
What literary works have you published?
I write novels, short stories, poetry, and children’s books. My forthcoming novel When Birds Still Sing is represented by a literary agent and explores magical realism rooted in Palestinian memory. My works appear in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish.
How can a publisher or curator contact you?
Please use the contact form on my website or email me directly for proposals. I am open to collaborative projects that expand dialogue between art, literature, and social consciousness.
Where have you exhibited or published before?
My art and writing have been showcased internationally, with exhibitions, performances, and publications spanning multiple continents. I am comfortable presenting to diverse audiences across cultures and languages.
Do you give talks?
Yes. I frequently participate in artist talks, panel discussions, and literary readings. I also conduct workshops focused on creative practice, identity, and resilience through art.
 How can I access your portfolio and press kit?
A digital portfolio and press kit are available upon request. Please reach out via the Contact page.
Who is Fadwa Al Qasem?
I’m Fadwa Al Qasem, an artist and storyteller who works across words, images, and performance. My work is rooted in memory, resilience, and the everyday lives of women.
What inspires your art?
My art grows from fragments of text, vintage papers, and layers of ink and watercolor. I’m fascinated by women’s voices, silence, resilience, and the ways personal histories intersect with collective ones.
What are your main art collections?
I’ve created a number of collections, each with its own story:
  • Women in Economy — portraits of women’s unseen strength.
  • Unbroken — a celebration of survival.
  • Cityscapes — abstract reflections on places I’ve lived.
  • The Tenderness Journals — gentle explorations of vulnerability.
Do you sell your art?
Yes! Some originals and limited editions are available. You can explore or inquire through my Studio page.
What books have you written?
I write novels, short stories, poetry, and children’s books. My forthcoming novel When Birds Still Sing combines magical realism with the stories of a community living under occupation. I’ve also written Oh Nana, Orange Groove, and Ya Sitti يا ستي.
Are your books only in English?
No — they exist in Arabic, also, and maybe soon in French and Spanish.
Do you perform live?
Yes. I occasionally create live performances that combine storytelling, poetry, and visual art. These happen in galleries, cultural centers, and community spaces.
How can I stay connected?
Follow me on Instagram @iamwhatiart, or sign up for my mailing list here on the website.
Can I collaborate with you?
If you’re a fellow artist, community group, or just someone with an idea — reach out! I love collaborations that spark dialogue and imagination.
What does “I Am What I Art” mean?
It’s my personal manifesto. Art is not separate from who I am — it is my way of living, remembering, and resisting. You can read the I Am What I Art Manifesto here.