Secteur Privé is proud to present their debut collaboration with Space 4, in Beirut, with a unique experience to showcase soleil! by multi-disciplinery artist, Karimah Hassan.
Born in 1992 in Wales to Yemeni and Bangladeshi heritage and now based in London, Karimah draws deeply from her multicultural background to create large-scale paintings, murals, and installations that challenge traditional narratives while honouring ancestral wisdom.
With an MA in Architecture from the Royal College of Art, Karimah brings a distinctive spatial sensibility to her work, informed by principles of light, scale, and human interaction.
whose practice investigates the intersection of cultural memory and spiritual consciousness.
“soleil!” is an ongoing series that began in 2023, centering on sunlight as a metaphor for hope and renewal during a time of political and social uncertainty. The paintings depict ordinary yet sacred moments set within a mystical realm that weaves together elements of the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. Through scenes of sunlight, flora, and prayer, Hassan evokes joy and peace, inviting viewers to cherish simple pleasures. Symbols such as doves, fig trees, and Arabian grandmothers populate these works, while windows serve as portals to other worlds. The series is a celebration of beauty and resilience, inviting viewers to experience uplifting scenes through brightly coloured, immersive compositions that inspire to heal and unite. Hassan’s works will be accompanied by a series of drawings that are inspired by moments and scenes in everyday life.
