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"أصه أضحك لي" وهي عبارة باللهجة العامية اليمنية يقولها كبار السن للأطفال وتعني دعني أرى ضحكتك.

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This is Acculturation. Growing up in Yemen my grandmother and I were the best of friends. I left America when I was 10. I promised her that I will never forget her. As time went by I talked to here less and less. I was so busy worrying about fitting in, that I forgot about her. On April 2020 my father shows me a picture of her on her deathbed. He asks me to talk to her, but I refused because once again I though it was awkward. Two weeks later we get a phone call that she died. No words could describe the regret I felt. I was too foolish. I now understand that no matter how hard I try to be like the rest, my culture, traditions, and my people will always run in my blood.

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"Hadrami Traditional Dress"  By Helmi Fahmi

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"Hadrami Traditional Dress"  By Helmi Fahmi

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Acrylic painting describes the feeling of being in a narrow old street in the beautiful city of Sana’a.

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"Hunger Wraps Himself" By Threa Almontaser

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"Hunger Wraps Himself" By Threa Almontaser

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The poem brings to attention the dire famine currently happening in Yemen, and what it means to consume.

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The art piece is done through the use of pencil and color pencils. Instead of the known traditional coloring technique, the technique of lines drawn was used to put the art piece together. The message communicated is:

My story is like a book. It’s been consisting of two books so far. My childhood and my adolescence. The book of my childhood has been closed and now, I’m writing the book of my adolescence. In the book of adolescence, the war of Yemen interrupted the story. Now, it is not merely a story to tell but one that has broke free out of the book. With it, there is the flag of Yemen that is catching on fire. It’s shows how pained the country has become and the deep scars which have made it to the roots. The hand, resembling the Yemeni people, is reaching out for help. However, at the same time, they are still fighting and resisting the problem( portrayed by the shadow of a fist). The hand is emerging out of the fire to show the help needed and the strength of my people, the Yemeni people. The broken objects around resemble the destroyed buildings of my country and at the same time shows the ripped pages of my book. The story of my book is not merely words on a page but real events in a world. The war in Yemen, coming out from inside the pages, is a part of my life and is engraved in the roots of how I view the world. Being in the middle, it’s the climax of my story and the center of it.

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Through this piece I wanted to share the story of the fight against the discriminatory caste system in Yemen, which has kept the country within its grasp for hundreds, if not thousands, of years and continues to hold it to this day. These ideologies have followed Yemeni immigrants to America and have had numerous adverse effects on our youth.

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All in all, the description of my overall submission showcased my talent as well as our country Yemen. In all honesty, I am not that artistic in regard to paintings or drawings. Moreover, baking has brought on my creative side and displaying my artistic side as well. What better way to depict my artwork when cake can be turned into art. I've been a self-taught baker for over 5 years, and baking has truly brought in my creativity. The meaning behind my cake is incorporating my baking skills and turning those skills into creating the Yemen map and featuring our flag colors!

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This painting was inspired by Bob Ross. I was stressed and needed to take my mind off of things, so I began to watch his videos since I found them to be calming. I loved it whenever he painted mountains, so I attempted to paint one as well. This pales in comparison to his landscape paintings, but I had a really fun time making it  and definitely want to try to paint another one some time soon.

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The youth of Yemen are precious. Today, unfortunately, they are stripped of their childhood due to war, famine and disease. Like most of my recent work, I was inspired to portray something different than the horrific images we often see online of Yemens youth. A picture of hope, happiness and celebration.

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This is a makeup look I did on my friend. It’s one eye with the Yemeni flag and the other with the cultural Yemeni designs.

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Zdzislaw Beksinski is my favorite Artist, his work connects with my Artistic visions so well, with Art that symbolizes tragedies, religion, totalitarianism and war.  I was really evoked by his paintings that I wanted to start my own series inspired by him but in my own indigenous visualizations. For this painting, called Trivial Innocence I wanted to paint an important part in my life where I was my own light during the darkest times. When the war started in 2014, me and my family had to immigrate to my grandmother's house for shelter, however with time the war was getting closer to that place as well. During a period of tragic ruin, death and panic, one would expect fear to be implemented in everyone's heart. Although this was true, for me it was different, as an enthusiastic optimistic child I saw the positive side to everything, for example, while people panicked about immigrating I was dancing in joy knowing I'll get to meet my cousins, while everyone crowded in the basement to hide I was bursting with excitement thinking we'll have a sleepover. My trivial childish innocence blinded me from the horrendous realities taking place. I wanted to incorporate that element of innocence with me and my sister swinging from the building despite it's dangers, the building symbolizes Yemen, given that it's our traditional architectural buildings, as well as the colors of black and red from our flag, discarding the white to depict a horrific mood of no hope. This painting is very significant to me because it highlights a time, where I look back and see the fragile souls of children that represent the purity in life, having to see and live through hell due to men and leaders' ignorance.

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Before the lockdown, I discovered my love for writing poetry and inshallah I am in the process of writing a book. I wrote this poem because I feel prayer and submission to Allah is life changing. The hadith narrated by Abu Darr: The Prophet Mohamed said: Allah (AZJ) said: "Whoever comes to me walking, I will come to them running." Taking that step toward Allah has really allowed me to learn more about my Creator and myself. I learned this life is all a learning experience and Allah does not want us to be perfect but he expects us to try.

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The photo describes Yemeni people life, Meanwhile people walking through alleys of Old Sana'a streets as breathtaking moment. What really inspired me to take this picture is the masterpiece itself, all what's around me, the old man's careful steps, both children on the motorcycle and the and sky. Sunset moments are the most heartwarming moments where we can meditate and count our blessings to see how our simple life is so precious.

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I drew this because art cures boredom. Also I really like to draw landscapes instead of faces. I drew this because I love nature and going outside.

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I inspired this painting from a photo in Pinterest. It shows how people can give their heart and feelings by their pair hands to their beloved ones.

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In the many folds of wrinkles in the face of Uncle “Alshaibah” ,standing proudly in the sidewalks of neighborhoods of the old city of Sana’a, you find the history of Yemen manifested in the constant struggle, an ancient history and strong connection to the culture of our ancestors from kings and princes, artist and Poets, farmers and merchants. You will see a glimpse of Sorrow and pain from wars, diseases, ignorance and displacements from our homes.

You see in his eyes hope with sadness, strength with Struggle, authenticity with modernization and experience with vulnerability.

He even wears his turban and shirt full of pride, dignity and style as if he is an ancient Yemeni King. You cannot help it though when talking to his gentle eyes but feel the warmth of his kind and loving words reminding you of your own grandpa.

This is my beloved Yemen

**Alshaibah is an Arabic word, It is a term of endearment used in Yemen to refer to an old man. It comes from the word Shaib which means gray hair. It implies age and wisdom, therefore it commands respect from society.

في ثنايا تجاعيد وجه عمو "الشيبه" الواقف بفخر في ارصفة حواري صنعاء القديمه تجد تاريخ اليمن يتجسد في معاناة دائمة و تاريخ عتيق و مدد كبير من إرث الاجداد من ملوك و امراء و فنانين و شعراء و مزارعين و تجار، كما انك تلمح الحزن و الألم من حروب و أمراض و جهل و غربة أوطان.

ترى في عين "الشيبه" الأمل مع الحزن و القوه مع المعاناه و الاصاله مع التجديد و الخبره مع الحاجه.

حتى قميصه و عمامته يلبسهما بكمال العزة و الكبرياء و الأناقه كأنه من ملوك اليمن العظماء القدماء. و مع هذا لا يسعك و انت تكلم عينيه الحنونتين إلا ان تحس انه جدك يحن عليك بالفاظ ملؤها   .الحب و الطيبة الشيبه
"هذه هي محبوبتي اليمن "

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I'm a Yemeni American, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Unfortunately I never got to visit Yemen but I would always be so intrigued by the stories from my parents of their life in Yemen. I love the beautiful traditions, culture and clothing but old Sanaa particularly always caught my eyes. This painting is myself envisioning I'm there from inside my home, with my father's jambiya on display looking out my window to the beautiful old Sanaa buildings.

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My recent artwork is reflected in who I am and to bring awareness to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen — sitting in what I call my new homeland in the United States watching my childhood country go down in ruins.
They have been in war for more than seven years; I left to the states during the start of the Arab Spring, which was last Yemen looked as beautiful as it did. I try to create art that reminds me of places where I grew up, that no longer exists due to the bombs destroying everything. I create artwork, either painting or digital work, and sometimes even sculpture to shine a light on what’s happening in Yemen.
Yemen is a place that reminds people of something ancient, and archaeologists from all around the world would go to Yemen to visit the old cities. My art shows the trauma I went through, my videos display the evil events happening, and whom these repugnant leaders/terrorists are. Unfortunately, evil runs the country at the moment, which forced many to leave. For many, there is no work, food, water, and a way to survive. I feel a need to focus my work on Yemen as it’s a reflection of who I am and its heavy-hearted to me.
My projects revolve heavily around my childhood country of Yemen, a third world country that has backward traditions with no fundamental human rights and has caused many people mental anguish. PTSD keeps me in chains, but within my process, I break one ring at a time from the strings of my trauma. We fell unconscious toward the world and rose in another, quickly America without magic. Italy lost its boot to stand, and Belgium no longer romantic. "the empire on which the sun never sets" the sun finally sets.
The Monsters are no longer a refuge, and Mecca is dry and empty. Caring switched to become a threat. Not visiting your family became an act of love. Quickly money is worthless, and Oxygen became something we struggle for.

The planet remains beautiful; we keep declaring that we are going to destroy the world with pollution. The only thing we are hurting
is our breathing. Mother earth just Locked us all up and worked its natural selection. It is time to rethink our purpose and what we are here for.

Things can change in the blink of an eye. We are not necessary, the air, earth, water, and sky without us, it's just fine. Remember, when we come back, we are only guests and never masters."

Five years of war between a Saudi-led alliance and the Houthi's, the health care system in Yemen is in critical condition; children are being treated at a Yemeni hospital for starvation and disease. The majority of the population now depends on food and medical aid mostly passed or funded by aid organizations. The World has completely cut off Yemen. I hope that my artwork brings awareness to the worst humanitarian crisis of all time in Yemen, especially now with COVID- 19 pandemic.

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4                         UntoldStoriesFromHome-MohammedMurshed

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A young girl has to leave the only home she knows. She cannot imagine not seeing the rugged mountains, golden sands, and clear blue skies that is all she knows. Before her departure she decides to leave her heart with her homeland and only her body will go. Every Yemeni, male and female, whether they were born in Yemen or visited the soil leaves a piece of themselves behind. She is ours and we are hers.

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I painted this master piece because I really love Yemen. And after I visited Yemen I never wanted to come back. I also don't like the idea of the Yemeni map shrinking. This is what made me search many websites to find the perfect one with the help of my mom.

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When I started working on this project I thought of the one thing I miss the most, which is home. I grew up in between the walls of old Sana'a beautiful homes or I must say Old Sana'a magical heritage! and being very far away and stripped of this beauty due to the inhuman crimes the world has shed upon it. Only leaves me wonder will I ever get a chance to return back to the house that I lived in which now is alive within me, one piece intact? I fear not.

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A seller in Old Sana’a. Oil on canvas. A painting that captures different elements of Yemeni heritages such as old doors, hat, men scarf, outfit..etc. A shot of everyday life in the beautiful Old Sana’a.

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The thing that shapes us

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I was curious about what a queen card would look like in a Yemeni theme, so I made this art piece. Instead of a traditional queen crown, she wears a traditional headband called 'Masar' as well as gold jewelry that is important to Yemeni culture.

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~ the way it used to be ~ an ode.

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I wrote this poem with great precision and mastery of writing as I write about the subject of mastery itself. The poem unusually sounds like a song. You can “hear” the presumed rising of the first two lines, the falling and softness of the third line, and then the eventual “drop” or grand finale of the word “done.”

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my most detailed work to date i believe~ there is a lot of weight to this piece... in a conversation with my sister I mentioned that the amount of more-simple photos of yemeni women in comparison to yemeni men was very skewed and that it would take much longer and a greater effort to draw the incredibly detailed images of yemeni women. there is absolutely nothing wrong with this but as someone who drawing is a new hobby, it felt very intimidating. however, my sister simply responded with ‘SO?’ and in this simple and blunt response, I realized that it is also very powerful that the photographs of the women are very complex. the amount of weight carried in these photos and drawings depict the strength and resiliency of a yemeni woman. with each bead, she carries a piece of her ~past, present, and future. each bead helps to define her royalty and shape her being. as @noors_nook greatly states ‘girls are not a shame.’ a powerful statement to always remember as we move towards the new foundations we hope to establish for the generations to come. ~ a special thank you goes to photographer @malinfezehai for the incredible image that made this post come alive with passion. ~yemenite

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I was inspired to write this poem after I read this article

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9                         UntoldStoriesFromHome-MohammedMurshed

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"I Crumble to the Rhythm / of Sunnah"    By Layali Algomai 

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"I Crumble to the Rhythm / of Sunnah"    By Layali Algomai 

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I created this master piece because in my 7th grade art class we did gradients. That's what made me love art class. I've been liking art but this made me love it. This means much to me because it brings back some memories like the days I used to walk to school and see my friends. It feels like 7th grade was a long time ago with all the boredom during quarantine, but it was just last year.

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An old Yemeni lady , wearing the the Sana’ani costume the ”Setarah”. Her pale face with the deep wrinkles tells the story of her life. Her gleaming eyes shows mercy & kindness.. 

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A beautiful restaurant is like heaven to me!

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Its oppression of all of our selves by the other in a country that does not validate any of them.
Its an internal battle of which of our experiences do we declare 'reality.
Its the daily change and trauma that convince us the negative feelings/experiences hold more validity than the moments of love but thats only as true as we allow.

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Our boys work. Our boys work their youth into manhood. They work with the same sense of duty as their fathers and grandfathers before them. They work with the grace of dreamers. They climb over the scraps of those dreams, dreams torn apart by responsibility, pulling the weight of those they love with them.

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This drawing expresses an emotion that stems from the complexities of being a part of a culture and society that is as intricate as Yemen in a time of war and ongoing conflict. What entities come to play in the making of our lives? And who are we in the midst of absolute chaos? Do we matter?

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A fitting song for us Yemenis😄.

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I have created the logo and brand identity for “AWAN” which is a pottery shop. I inspired the idea from the cups and I reflected the hand made of the pottery by using a hand-drawing shapes in the identity.

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I painted this wonderful artwork because it represents autumn. Looking at this just makes me remember about autumn. the many colors just give me an autumn vibe. This piece means a lot to me because I made it from thinking of autumn and the colors. This is one of my favorite artworks because autumn is my favorite season.

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8                             Fear Before Destiny