Nesma Abu Sha’ira

“It has always been my habit to share art, love, and tender words. I never imagined that one day I would share my sorrow and exhausted feelings, and experiences that will never be lost from my memory, like the departure of my teacher, for example.”

‏“My beloved teacher, Nesma Abu Sha’ira, or as we always called her, ‘Miss Nesma’ – the one with the tender heart and the kind influence. The beautiful and delicate, my former lecturer at the College of Fine Arts, excelling in her field. I used to consider her my role model and regard her as my favorite artist”.

“Our last meeting was the day I presented my graduation project, and the last thing she said to me was: ‘Zinab, you are like the moon—you disappear only to return and impress the audience with your beautiful appearance and presence.'”

‏“Your departure is heartbreaking for me, truly. We didn’t even become colleagues yet! My teacher was killed on October 28, 2023, along with her child Habiba. Goodbye, my dearest. Goodbye to the exceptional one. May God bless your soul”.

A message received on our platforms from her student Zeinab Shubeir.