Souad Haddad, a Lebanese artist, blends her professional background in banking with her deep passion for art. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Diploma in Event Management and Innovative Marketing, she has extensive experience in wealth management and capital markets. Currently, Souad balances a managerial role in a renowned bank with her thriving art career.

A self-taught artist, Souad’s journey into art began in 2008 in Dubai, where she experimented with mixed media and acrylic paintings on canvas and wood. Starting with painting everyday objects like cloth hangers, trays, mirrors, and furniture, she eventually shifted her focus to modern acrylic paintings, mastering new techniques to achieve striking results.

Deeply inspired by her surroundings and personal experiences, Souad’s art captures the essence of life’s beauty. Growing up in Lebanon, she was surrounded by the vibrant flowers of her family’s garden, which continues to influence her work. Additionally, her mother and late aunt, who embodied both sensitivity and strength, serve as a source of inspiration for her “feminine” paintings.

Her work prominently features flowers and women, symbolic of femininity and resilience. The flowers in her paintings often represent the delicate yet unyielding nature of womanhood, while her portrayals of women reflect inner strength, elegance, and empowerment.

Souad’s bold brushstrokes and use of vibrant colors, particularly with the impasto technique, bring her subjects to life. Her art conveys powerful messages of empowerment, exploring the complexities of humanity while celebrating life, love, and beauty. Souad has participated in several international exhibitions across Europe and the USA, and her work continues to resonate with viewers around the world.