May Abboud

B. 19--, Haifa

Born in Palestine, May Abboud holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Massachusetts and a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of George Washington in Washington, D.C.

Throughout her career, she gradually transitioned into art and attended numerous workshops in ceramics and painting, as well as participating in artist residencies in France, Hungary, and the US. She has exhibited in several group shows in Lebanon and France. In 2009, she was awarded the Prix du Musée Sursock Museum's the XXIX Salon d'Automne, and in 2012, she received the Mention Spéciale du Jury at Sursock Museum's XXXIst Salon d'Automne.

About her Work

In this body of work, May Abboud explores the use of textures on sculptures that bridge the gap between traditional vessels and dresses. These female forms serve as a means to explore the diverse range of textures that can be imprinted on clay. She thoroughly enjoys working with clay and finds it to be an expressive medium.

Abboud utilizes various fabrics, including netting and lace, as well as other textured objects, to imprint onto the clay. The combination of fabric and clay results in a remarkable richness of surface quality. Additionally, she enhances the surface with subtle colors of oxides while consistently revealing the natural naked clay.

May Abboud

Untitled, 20--

Ceramic, 53 x 20 x 9 cm

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