Sukaina Salaheddin (b. 1988, Jerusalem) is a Palestinian visual artist and educator. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Al-Quds University and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree at Dar Al-Kalima University. Her artistic practice spans a variety of media, she has exhibited locally and internationally, including in group exhibitions in the US, Saudi Arabia, and Bosnia. In 2017, she won the Ismail Shammout Award for Visual Arts. Sukaina’s work is deeply connected to the cultural and social fabric of Palestine, and she has explored themes of nature, memory, and identity.

In her series Spirit of the Cactus, she reflects on the cactus as a symbol of resistance and resilience. The cactus, traditionally associated with Palestinian endurance, is portrayed not only as a symbol of struggle but also as an aesthetic element that harmonizes with its surroundings. Through an impressionistic and expressive approach, she captures the evolving forms and colors of the cactus, emphasizing its year-round presence and beauty in the changing landscape.