Soomaal Visual Arts Fellowship is a partnership between Soomaal House of Art and Augsburg Galleries that aims to harness the power of art as a tool for intellectual and civic engagement by advocating and advancing the creative development of Somali visual artists.

WASIMA FARAH 

Growing Pains II: Expected Disappointments | Gage Gallery

Farah delves into the complex dynamics of the relationship between a mother and eldest daughter, exploring themes of generational trauma, emotional legacies, and communication gaps. This second installment of her Growing Pains series includes a video installation and paintings centered around the color red (anger and wisdom) that encourage an open dialogue about hurt and healing, offering space to express emotions and begin breaking the cycle of pain.

MOHAMED HERSI

Tides of Tribulations: A Journey Through Solace | Christensen Gallery

Through a series of large scale paintings, Hersi explores emotional states of being that shape both the present moments and fleeting memories of our human experience. From joy and hope to confusion and grief, Hersi uses portraiture, landscape, and abstraction to reflect on what we currently hold and embrace, and what we will perhaps always be sifting through. A moment can hold much emotion, and emotions are what move us.