Gemma Sattar

I show, through my artwork, how societal expectations and norms can contribute to feelings of isolation, particularly for individuals who do not conform to traditional gender or social roles.

Having experienced the pressure to conform myself, I understand how suffocating and disconnecting this can be. I seek to capture the emotional weight of these experiences, exploring the complex and often conflicting emotions that arise when one's identity clashes with societal norms.

I am also deeply concerned about the growing problem of loneliness in our society. Despite the seemingly constant connectivity of our world, studies show that loneliness is on the rise and has significant negative impacts. My art creates space for reflection and conversation around these issues, encouraging viewers to think critically about the role of self-determination in our social and emotional lives.

Ultimately, I aim to share my perspective on a life without strict boundaries or definitions. Our brains naturally categorize things to simplify our understanding. Still, I envision a world where we can break free from those mental limitations and view the world more openly and expansively.

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Gemma Sattar has been involved in visual arts since she was 4 years old. She experienced the collapse of the Soviet Union, and at the age of 7, she and her family moved from Baku to Moscow, where her professional journey began.

She studied architecture at the Moscow Academic Lyceum of Fine Arts at the Russian Academy of Arts. In 2014, after graduating from Kosygin Moscow State Textile University and University of the Arts London – Central Saint Martins, she represented the university with her conceptual artworks at international competitions and conferences.

From there, she joined the Moscow Contemporary Art Institute of Joseph Backstein, where she was one of the selected candidates for the summer internship with Goldsmiths University of London.
Despite her academic background, over years of practice, Gemma has experimented extensively and mastered nearly all available visual techniques. This enables her to express her thoughts in various visual forms.

Gemma's artworks are housed in private collections and museums worldwide, such as the Hennessy family, the Luciano Benetton Collection, the Yarat Museum, and more.