Ruwaidah Barhoum, “Seasons,” photograph
About The Art
Ruwaidah Barhoum: Simple Life
ARTIST STATEMENT
My artwork reveals the connection between culture and lifestyle that exposes human and animal experiences reflecting a touch of hidden beauty in nature.
My goal is to capture environmental, cultural moments that present traditional ways of living. These moments are related to historical background perspectives that define and preserve the realistic idea of the hidden beauty.
BIO
Ruwaidah Barhoum is an Arabic‐American designer and photographer who was born in Lebanon. Trilingual, fluent in Arabic, French, and English. Ruwaidah has used her cultural viewpoint to interpret the surrounding world through her camera and artistic talent.
Ruwaidah received an Associate’s Degree in Art + one‐year Fine Art from Lorain Community College. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree Graphic Design major with a minor in Studio Art/Photography from Cleveland State University. Currently Ruwaidah is pursuing a post-bachelor’s certificate from the Cleveland Institute of Art.
Ruwaidah Barhoum has won various design awards and also participated in numerous art shows. One such award was banners for poetry and creative nonfiction for her artwork “Tree Spirit” series, which was described in the Lorain County Community College North Coast Review. She also received the “Best in Photography” award for Cleveland State’s 51st Annual Art Show, 2023. Ruwaidah’s guiding principles are, “Believe in hard work, don’t count on luck.”
CATEGORIES: Exhibition
DATE: March 10, 2024 - June 2, 2024
LOCATION: Regional Photography Gallery, Beecher Center (second floor)
RECEPTION: March 17th, 2024 1:00pm—3:00pm
Selected Works
Seasons
Ruwaidah Barhoum
Regional Photography Gallery
Long Way
Ruwaidah Barhoum
Detail of gallery
89th National Midyear Exhibition at the Butler
The 89th National Midyear Exhibition presents works by contemporary artists 18 years and older who reside within the United States or its territories. Two-dimensional works in all media, including digital work and photography, are in the exhibition. This year’s juror is Dr. Louis Zona, Director Emeritus of The Butler Institute of American Art.
Exhibit Details and Special Events:
Entries due by April 10, 2026
Exhibition Dates: July 12 – August 20, 2026
Reception July 12, 2026, with an Awards Presentation at 2pm
Located in MacIntosh & Finnegan-Hynes Galleries