Tasneem Sarkez, a 22-year-old Libyan-American artist, explores complexities of Arab identity in the Western world through various media, including painting and installation. Drawing from her experiences as a first-generation American, Sarkez contrasts American pop culture with the narrative of cultural separation. Her recent works challenge the stereotypes and binary portrayals typically associated with Arab identity, reflecting both personal memory and broader cultural dialogues. As she prepares for a potential breakthrough year, Sarkez's art engages with the tensions of collective memory and the pervasive influence of digital culture.
Sarkez's work bridges digital and real-world divides, presenting Arab-American identity in a way that dismisses traditional binaries.
Surrounded by the churn of American pop culture, Sarkez channels the internet's detritus into a language that speaks to Arab complexities.
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