Research Paper On Helen Zughaib

Helen Zughaib was born in Lebanon and grew up in the Middle East before moving to the United States where she studied art at Syracuse University. She identifies as an Arab American Christian, which allows her to incorporate issues that affect both Christian and Muslim women. She created a series called "Changing Perceptions" after 9/11 when so many negative stereotypes surrounded the Arab community. She aims to join together the East and West in her art, while society tries to separate the two. She often depicts abayas in her work, which are robe-like dresses that cover the whole body except the head, hands, and feet. She doesn't view abayas as being restrictive or inhibiting, but rather allows women to not be objectified and judged solely