Esmaa Mohamoud

rdf:langString Esmaa Mohamoud

rdf:langString Esmaa Mohamoud

rdf:langString Esmaa Mohamoud

rdf:langString B.A., Western University; M.A. Ontario College of Art and Design

rdf:langString Canadian

rdf:langString Sculptor and installation artist

rdf:langString Esmaa Mohamoud, also known as "E," (born 25 November 1992) is an African-Canadian sculptor and installation artist who grew up in London, Ontario, and currently practices in Toronto, Ontario. Her work has been shown at the Royal Ontario Museum, McGill University, The Art Gallery of Ontario, YYZ Artist Outlet, The Drake Devonshire Gallery, Art Lab Gallery at Western University, Georgia Scherman Projects, amongst others. Mohamoud grew up with four brothers, in which she was constantly made aware of gender norms and expectations. She graduated from Western University with a Bachelor's in fine art in 2014 and later from Ontario College of Art and Design University, in June 2016, with a master's degree in fine arts. Her art focuses on interrogating issues around black masculinity culturally in sports (in the NBA and NFL) and politically in North American society at large. She creates sculptures, photography, and drawings to bring awareness to and to expose these specific issues in today's society. Mohamoud's outstanding notable works include exhibits One of the Boys, Heavy, Heavy (Hoop Dreams), Glorious Bones, Blood and Tears Instead of Milk and Honey, A Seat Above the Table, Untitled (No Fields) Why See the World When You've Got the Beach?, Chain Gang, I Am Series, and Unholy Matrimony.