The first prize of painting in Al-Mahaba Biennial was worthily acquired by Sara Shamma
"A voice from the east clearly heard through the noise."
Ghazi Ana / Al-Nour Newspaper (23.12.2001) Damascus

 

A break-through in the monotony of Syrian atelier and a revolution against public taste
"Sara Shamma, the steel like astonishment of a face tearing its feminine mask… Sara Shamma is an explosive phenomenon… a volcano blowing its lava after long congestion in a deaf valley"
Assad Orabi / Al-Wassat (5.11.2001) London

 

When the artist works carefully he is showing respect for the viewers
Koussay Bader / Al-Thawra Newspaper (14.10.2001) Damascus

 

Search in Sufism for man's beauty
S. Al-Basset / Syria Times Newspaper (25.10.2001) Damascus

 

The mood that dominates me most I the mood I know nothing about!
Hussam Al-Deen Muhammad / Al-Kuds Al-Araby Newspaper (7.9.2001) London

 

Having acquired the golden medal of the fourth Biennial of Latakia
"Sara Shamma "It's a huge responsibility and highly encouraging", "I love my form and through painting I discover every part of it"
Issam Darwish / The Weekly Tishreen Magazine (28.8.2001) Damascus

 

Reading in a face "Sara Shamma"
"Strength and simplicity in expression and accuracy of painting in a daring surrealistic climate."
Ibrahim Al-Hamyd / The Weekly Tishreen Magazine (24.7.2001)

 

Man is my most important visual source
Intisar Mansour / Laha Magazine (2001)

 

Painting is my inborn task; I haven't chosen it
Dr. Mahmoud Chahin / The Weekly Bayan Al-Thakafi (27.4.2001) UAE