ALEPPO, Syria — Although the art of caricature has always been restricted to men considering it is an arduous path fraught with difficulties and dangers — especially in conservative societies that do not favor women working in this type of profession — a number of Syrian women in Idlib have bravely entered the field to convey to the world the image of daily life and express the concerns and hopes of the people in the last spot controlled by the Syrian opposition in northwestern Syria.
Nermin Shaar, a female caricaturist residing in Idlib, continues to publish her work in some local newspapers and on her personal Facebook page. Shaar aspires to excel and develop her skills and hopes to participate in art exhibitions and publish her drawings in major international newspapers.
