“We left home…but what is home” at Agial Gallery

Sara Badr Schmidt, born in Lebanon in 1968, embodies a fusion of diverse influences in her artistic expression. Her body of work, showcased in an eclectic mix at Saleh Barakat’s Agial Gallery, challenges conventional classification. Through a meticulous blend of materials and techniques, Badr Schmidt intricately explores the intricacies of identity and craftsmanship, infusing her creations with surgical precision and nurturing warmth.

In her latest exhibition, “We left home…but what is home,” Badr Schmidt delves into the deeply personal quest for belonging, rooted in her own nomadic upbringing across Lebanon, Sweden, and France. Despite a palpable sense of division, her art serves as a poignant reflection on the enduring impact of displacement and exile on the individual psyche.

Badr Schmidt’s multidimensional approach to storytelling fosters a profound connection between memory and reality, inviting viewers to weave their own narratives. Her journey from the prestigious E.F.E.T. School of Graphic Arts in Paris to international acclaim through exhibitions in Paris, Milan, and Beirut reflects a trajectory marked by innovation and creativity.

Expanding her creative horizons, Badr Schmidt has recently ventured into rug-making, crafting bespoke pieces that marry textile artistry with poetic resonance. Through her diverse oeuvre, she masterfully navigates the complexities of place, belonging, and identity, offering an intimate yet universal lens into the human experience.