Jude Zawaideh, a 21-year-old artist, isn’t the typical person who loses track of their dreams when they wake up. Zawaideh explores the mind-matter duality in the dream state in an art gallery called “Borderlines.”
Jude Zawaideh is self-taught artist who has a passion for creating. In an interview with Petra, Zawaideh says she is inspired by her innermost feelings and thoughts. Her observations of peoples mannerisms allow her to gain insight into how they work and this inspires her art. Her work serves as a reflective medium that pushes towards notions of self-awareness and exploration.
“Borderlines” is Zawaideh’s second solo show. It features 12 pieces which were on display in Swefiyeh Village on July 21 – 23. There’s a lesson here, she says, for everyone: Accepting your ever-changing nature is essential to finding your own inner truth, as is stepping outside your usual boundaries and comfort zone altogether.
According to Zawaideh, each piece is unique and captures the various physical and mental states she was in while creating it. “They are all different yet connected, just like how we change over time.” “The paintings are reflections, and I’ve accepted them for what they are, so I love them all,” she explained. The series alternates between the artist’s tangible and intangible realities, both in and out of a dream, and the ability to control one’s next decision.
The various contexts in which Zawaideh uses the body illustrate the materiality of some of the feelings felt in such a state. She does a good job of capturing the contrast between the material conscious world and the dream world.
However, the artist did not achieve this level of success easily. It took her a long time as a young woman to gain the courage to exhibit her artwork to the world. “I’ve always encountered negative comments about how simple art is and how it’s not a legitimate career path,” said Zawaideh.
She emphasized that after being subjected to so many stereotypes and biases, it can be challenging to continue to build yourself up. But despite the criticism, she persisted in doing what she loved and kept her attention on the true purposes of her art, which were to create for herself and those who value and identify with it.
Zawaideh was able to connect with others, which she described as her favorite part of the experience. To her, art is a way to connect with strangers and get to know them on a personal level. She aspires to create art that elicits a deeper sense of self-awareness in her audience, allowing her to feel more connected to them.
Zawaideh is currently a student at the Ringling College of Art and Design in Florida, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business of art and design. It is her goal to help people on their journeys of self-discovery through her art in the future. With this in mind, she has a goal of bringing people into her world by creating intimate art shows and allowing them to see it for themselves.
She encourages aspiring artists to take their time figuring out who they are and everything that surrounds them through their art. “It is one thing to create art, but quite another to create art with the intention of bettering yourself and others.” “You can never make a mistake if you are genuine in what you put out into the world,” said Zawaideh.
Source: Jordan News Agency