“Resilience in Ruins” powerfully explores trauma, memory, and resilience through the art of Reem Bassous, a Lebanese painter whose practice is deeply rooted in her personal experiences of war and its aftermath. Bassous confronts the destruction and emotional scars of the Lebanese Civil War through abstract, layered compositions and symbolism while creating space for healing, survival, and resilience. 

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This exhibition explores the enduring power of memory in shaping identity, community, and responses to ongoing violence. Bassous’s work transcends her personal history, engaging with universal themes of conflict and recovery, making her art deeply relevant in today’s geopolitical context. The Middle East remains fraught with tensions, mainly due to the recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas, as well as Lebanon’s precarious position.

 

Bassous is continually reckoning with her past, present, and future self. She uses her art to resist violence and question how we witness conflict while inspiring compassion and resilience. The exhibition examines how personal and collective memory can serve as a means of resistance, offering a narrative of endurance and recovery in the face of trauma.