She was the first female artist to have a solo exhibition in Baghdad.Suad left Baghdad with her husband and children in 1976, and settled in London. For her, the perpetual sense of longing for "home" has always been balanced by an awareness of the freedom that comes with distance.
Suad was one of the earliest female artists to exhibit solo in Baghdad. In 1976, she emigrated with her family and established herself in London. For Suad, the constant desire for "home" has always been tempered by a recognition of the benefits derived from living afar.