Artist's Statement
Syahidah Osman is a self-taught, Southeast Asian female artist who uses different mediums to capture the tragically beautiful and profoundly hidden aspects of the human condition that tie in with domesticity, family, security, vulnerability, fragility, tension, and partnership. To widen people’s perceptions and embed a sense of wonder through art. Part of the proceeds from the sale of her original artworks and art prints goes to Non-Governmental Organizations that echo her sentiment. She has exhibited across Asia and now plans to exhibit across Northern America.
Syahidah Osman is a prime candidate for authentic advocacy. Her overprotective childhood in a strict Muslim household, 18 years of marriage to a schizophrenic ex-husband, and the day-to-day conflict and challenge to meet the demands of a studio practice, marketing, and administrative side of the art business and the call of motherhood and its duties are clearly displayed in her artworks.
Mission
Syahidah Osman wants to harness the power of the arts to raise understanding when facts fail. She plans to instigate empathy, instill curiosity and uses her artworks as a catalyst for community engagement. She hopes to restore humanity's capability to connect with others in a technology dominated world.
Her three principal purposes are:
Exploring different collaborators to work with.
Exhibit artworks to advocate on issues that are being addressed.
Engagement with the community to instill greater empathy.
Vision
Achieving success in advocacy or artistic endeavors by capturing the emotions and imagination of the audience.