Dr. Samar Alshamsi

A globally acclaimed visual artist, Dr. Samar Al Shamsi has won several titles. She holds a PhD. in Architecture and she was chosen by the American Why Not Magazine as one of the 10 most successful ladies in the world in 2009. She also received the title of “Arabic Art Ambassador” at the World Artists Forum in New York in 2012. She was also awarded two Honorary PhDs from two US reputable universities, AUST and Oxford University in the UK in addition to the Award of the Global Organization for the Dialogue of Cultures and Religions 2013. She is the first UAE and Arab lady to win the “Excellence in Arts” award from the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee ADC in the state of Michigan (USA). At the same time, she was granted a special award from the US Congress in recognition of her artistic contributions and her “President Obama” portrait displayed in “The White House”. She also won the 2012 Painting Artist Award 2012 before she unveiled one of her masterpieces, “Arab Mona Liza” in Abu Dhabi in 2013.  

Once she was asked if she had realized all her aspirations. She answered: ”I seek to reach my potential, but each time I achieve a goal, I find myself motivated to think of the next step. I felt so proud when I received the title of “Arabian Art Ambassador” at the Artists Forum in New York. The same happened when Sir John D. Dingell, Congressman from Michigan, handed me the Distinction in Arts Award 2012 in Dearborn, Michigan, and said, “You deserve this award, and we are honored that your contributions are a source of inspiration for us and the whole world as they helped the ADC to pave the way before Arab female worldwide,

On how she assesses herself, Al Shamsi says, “It’s natural for an artist to assess herself after each stage. I haven’t left my work as an architect, but what makes me feel really happy is to be able to highlight my country’s name on any global platform in a way that can live up to the name of the UAE which is now globally respected. This feeling constantly makes me challenged by many responsibilities.

On her art galleries, she says that she has organized several exhibitions in Europe, New York, London, and many Arab countries. Fans and lovers of visual arts worldwide vie online to acquire her paintings “in her international exhibition. She used art as a means to convey a sublime humanitarian call, with several messages across cultures and boundaries, while she kept nurturing her initiative within the Art of Humanity campaign in Jordan for Syrian children, Africans, and Indonesians. One of her many titles was the Painter of Presidents as she has drawn oil portraits of several world leaders.

Commenting on her Arab Mona Liza portrait, which was globally acclaimed and received considerable controversy, she says “For me, globalism is a legitimate target I sought. Only big achievements can stick in the memory of this vast world and the history of civilizations shows that only monumental contributions can remain in the minds of generations.

Other than her conceptual artistic talent, she was passionate about expanding her capabilities in new fields. Therefore, she studied law and engaged in law work with a profound experience of 14 years and a unique aptitude to tackle multiple cases consecutively with amplified inspiration and enthusiasm.

Dr. Samar with her tenacious considerateness not only made marvels in the world of art but she continued to explore her fate drafting ways in the law industry with an establishment that incorporates multiple legal services. The establishment of SRT Advocates and Legal Consultants is an international firm offering local & international specialists in most business sectors and areas of law. She has a team of highly competent lawyers with 40+ years of experience.