Middle Eastern Women
Creative direction by Leen Kurdi
Graphics by Sarah Akkawi
A captivating photoshoot spread that delves into the day to day lives of three Middle Eastern Women: Ariana, Sarah and Dalia. This montage showcases a glimpse of their diverse daily endeavors within their Middle Eastern culture and Heritage.
The Aim is to showcase an authentic portrayal of Middle Eastern Women, away from the stereotypes of one universal beauty standard. These three women possess distinctive features from one another, yet the same capabilities and aspirations like any other women worldwide. Ariana, Sarah and Dalia do not know each other, they emerge as separate individuals with different routines, each with their own narratives, appearances and backgrounds.
Throughout the spread, viewers come to realize that these three women, despite their different stories, backgrounds, nationalities and sense of style, find common ground in the deep-seated cultural activities that fill their lives. What unites these three women is their shared beauty of their Middle Eastern heritage, united with traditional practices that have shaped them into the women they are today. As the spread unfolds, these cultural traditions slowly intertwine their paths, creating shared moments and experiences that unite them at certain instances throughout their day that inspires each one of them along her personal journey. We come to the conclusion that their middle eastern heritage is what ties all three women together, and not the way they look.
المرأة العربية invites you to embark on a visual journey that challenges stereotypes and redefines the narrative surrounding Middle Eastern women celebrating authenticity, diversity and universal bonds that unite Ariana, Sarah, Dalia and every other Middle Eastern woman.
