Maha at work in her studio

Maha Shihabi is a multidisciplinary visual artist based in Amman, Jordan.
She studied Fine Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cairo, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in 1975. Her early artistic development was shaped by mentorship under the Palestinian artist Jamal Badran.
Shihabi’s practice encompasses drawing, painting, and mixed media, with conceptual extensions into jewelry and fashion design. Her work explores abstraction through a visual language informed by Islamic artistic traditions, emphasizing rhythm, color, and compositional balance.
Alongside her artistic practice, she pursued a professional career in aviation. During this period, drawing remained a central means of creative continuity. Her work reflects a sustained dialogue between academic training and intuitive exploration.

Now I feel it is time to share my artwork with the world. I hope you enjoy browsing through my website.

–  Maha