Husam El Odeh

German born Husam El Odeh studied fine art at the renowned Hochschule der Kuenste in Berlin and worked successfully as an artist in Berlin until he relocated to London in 1999. There he exchanged the canvas for the body and started to make jewellery. Husam first show was in February 2005 during London Fashion Week, under the blanket of Fashion East, he then graduated from Middlesex University in Summer 2005. Having gone full circle Husam has started drawing again.
His style of drawing is sensitive but sharp and although it is narrative and naturalistic the illustrations have a modern feel. The relationship between the body and reality are key to the nature of his work.
Since then Husam has worked with designer Marios Schwab on various projects, Ann Sofie Back, Mihara Yasuhiros and designed a range of jewellery for Siv Stoldal. Other projects include collaborations with Topman, Topshop and Kickers.
His work has been featured in Italian Vogue, Pelle Vogue, Elle, ID, Purple, Dazed and Confused, Another Magazine, Another Man, Ten Magazine Numero, Dazed Japan and Vogue Homme Japan.
Husam El Odeh is available to purchase at Colette (Paris), Opening Ceremony (LA & New York), b store (London), Concento (Tokyo).
Husam has recently received for his jewellery the prestigious award ‘So Fresh’ by Pierre Lang 2008.