Shooq AlShawi (b. 1988, Bahrain) is a Bahraini London-based painter. Currently working from her studio in London. She creates abstract gestural works primarily with oil and oil stick on canvas. She holds a BA (Hons) from the University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion (2010), and a Foundation in Art and Design from Newcastle College (2006). Shooq has painted since her early years. Her work seeks to connect with audiences, offering profound reflections on existence and the enduring impact of our presence. Shooq’s work was shortlisted for ArtEvol 2025: Voices from the Undefined at the Saatchi Gallery.
Frieze Connect Member Spotlight: Shooq AlShawi
Frieze, January 20, 2026
