Samar's Writing
Capturing History: Collection Photography at the Center
In this published article for GW’s Evolution DC, Samar explores how photography is used as a tool for preservation, documentation, and storytelling at the Center for the Study of Globalization. The piece reflects on the role of images in capturing institutional memory and shaping public engagement with history.
Breaking Stereotypes with Saudi Arabian Traditional Clothes
Samar Altuwayjiri explores how contemporary Saudi designers are reinterpreting traditional garments like the abaya, thobe, and shemagh to challenge global stereotypes. By blending cultural heritage with modern fashion, these designers reshape perceptions, promote cross-cultural understanding, and show that Saudi attire is dynamic, expressive, and globally relevant.
Nature's Dichotomy: A Study on Roxy Paine's "Graft"
Samar Altuwayjiri analyzes Roxy Paine’s sculpture Graft, exploring how material and scale express nature’s resilience and fragility. The essay reflects on humanity’s impact on the environment through powerful visual symbolism.
Human Agency and Automated Technology
This paper critiques Michael Betancourt’s article on the impact of machines in artmaking. Altuwayjiri highlights the shifting role of artists as technology redefines creativity and artistic authorship.
Comparative Analysis of Two Artistic Perspectives
Samar Altuwayjiri compares two paintings from the SAAM and NGA, showing how color, space, and symbolism portray human strength, nature, and identity through contrasting artistic approaches.
