Visual artist & designer
Ikbal Berbri
Ikbal Berbri is a Moroccan visual artist and designer from Agadir, and a graduate of the National Institute of Fine Arts in Tetouan. She explores Morocco’s rich cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible. Her work focuses on blending traditional elements with modern ideas that reflect the challenges and hopes of the new generation, presenting a contemporary image that resonates with today’s world. She strives to develop a new vision for Moroccan art, one that brings heritage and identity into the modern context.
The project employs a simulation of traditional Moroccan weaving, symbolizing women’s direct participation in Morocco’s production process. It integrates both digital and handcrafted art techniques, serving as a bridge between history and modernity. The words in the project are inspired by the Moroccan resistance fighter Khadouj Slimani, who used to write messages on the walls against colonial forces. Additionally, the project includes photographs depicting men and women in traditional Moroccan attire, which serve as powerful symbols of Moroccan identity. The aim is to present an artistic vision that highlights the fusion of Moroccan heritage with the challenges of modernity, emphasizing the roles of both men and women in achieving societal balance.
