About

Siham Ceballos

I discovered drawing and painting before entering primary school. By the age of twelve I was exploring oil painting and sculpture, inspired by portraits, desert landscapes and architecture.

Artist Statement

My artistic practice paused while I pursued studies in medicine, molecular and cellular biology, and cancer research, followed by an international career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry that continues today.

Painting transforms observation into atmosphere. Through colour, light and layered textures, Siham Ceballos explores the emotional resonance of nature, memory and place.

In 2021, during the COVID-19 lockdown, I returned to painting. What began as a rediscovery soon became an essential part of my life. I moved from oils to acrylics, and abstraction naturally became my preferred visual language.

Biography

Today, my work explores the rhythms of nature, memory and living systems through colour, texture and light. Growing up at the edge of the Sahara shaped my sensitivity to space, light and colour, while years spent studying biology transformed the way I observe natural forms and patterns.

For me, science and art are complementary ways of understanding the world. Both begin with curiosity: science seeks truth, while art reveals meaning and beauty.