This thesis explores the evolution of Saudi women's art, examining their creative expression and the societal factors shaping it, particularly before and after the 1980 oil revolution. The research investigates how women artists express thoughts, emotions, and desires within a conservative context, focusing on the content and impact of their art. The study employs a practice-based research approach, integrating creative practice (paintings and sculptures) with a written thesis. The methodology uses actionable research, incorporating planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. A context model and commentary model are used to analyze artworks and articulate the relationship between the creative and written components. The research questions address the limitations imposed by Saudi society on women artists and the recognition of their contributions to visual art, with a focus on themes of middle-class life, religious characteristics, and male dominance. The study utilizes Islamic geometric grid patterns in various mediums and techniques, including repetitive symbolism and grid philosophy, to understand the Saudi society through the lens of art, encouraging reflection on the impermanence of the physical world.
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