Samir Osman Shareef

Samir Osman Shareef is a Sudanese Artist based in Khartoum, Sudan, translating heritage and exposition into artwork. His work casts a critical eye over Western civilisation from the perspective of the African Diaspora. Visually enticing while evoking subtle sentiments, the images are careful examinations of social transformation and sensitive topics. He uses a range of techniques to convey these ideas, from traditional oils, acrylics, and ink to coffee for the depth of colour and pigeon feathers for delicacy. Samir’s work is not premeditated, but rather evolves naturally over time and is often an overflowing of thoughts he finds difficult to express in words. Through these pieces, he explores the concept of whether humanity is progressing or regressing. He tries to examine what society and culture have become in terms of class politics, warfare, sexism, and the media. He has observed South Sudan’s populace incessantly trying to emulate Western fashions, behaviour, and even the use of language.