A Syrian visual artist born in 1980, she works in a world where narrative and matter naturally intertwine. Her inspiration stems from a lineage of women who have preserved traditional skills: from her grandmother, a creator of intricately patterned baskets using natural pigments, to her mother, a carpet weaver with floral motifs, and her sister, an expert in embroidery. This heritage, combined with the influence of her father, a writer, has forged a multidisciplinary practice (painting, ceramics, collage, and installation) that aims to be a contemporary extension of ancestral stories and the mountainous topography of her native region in Syria.
The year 2026 marks a major turning point in his international career with the entry of his works into prestigious American institutions:
-
Brooklyn Museum (New York) : Acquisition of an artist's book for its permanent collection, following its participation in the New York Antiquarian Book Fair .
-
University of Virginia (UVA) : Acquisition of a work for its library at the California Book Fair in February 2026.
His works are now part of renowned institutional collections:
-
United States : Brooklyn Museum, University of Virginia Library (UVA), University of Chicago Library.
-
France : Clermont Auvergne Métropole.
-
Syria : Ministry of Culture.
It is also present in numerous private collections in France, the United States, Germany, Sweden and Lebanon.
Residencies and International Experience: Her artistic approach has been enriched through research residencies in Europe, including:
-
Italy (2024): "Art Camp" residency at Temple University in Rome.
-
Switzerland (2023): Residency at Château Mercier (Villa Ruffieux) in Sierre.
-
France : National School of Decorative Arts of Paris (ENSAD), Higher School of Art of Annecy and Clermont-Ferrand.
Alongside her artistic practice, she has been involved in artistic education since 2005. In France, she has led projects within prestigious institutions such as the ENSAD (the "Echoes of Memory" and "Imprint" projects). Drawing on her experience working with populations in emergency situations in Syria, she is convinced of the power of art as a tool for reconstruction, resistance, and the healing of collective memory.
Training
2024
Arts Camp and Dialogue, Temple University, Rome, Italy
2022
DNSEP (National Higher Diploma in Visual Arts), European Higher School of Art of Brittany (EESAB), France
2022
DNSEP (National Higher Diploma in Visual Arts), European Higher School of Art of Brittany (EESAB), France
2022
Engraving training, Danièle Ansermet Workshop, Paris, France
2020
Screen printing training, Annecy Alpes Higher School of Art (ESAAA), France
2018 - 2020
Herodotus Program and Introduction to Engraving, National School of Fine Arts (ENSBA), Paris, France
2015
Bachelor's Degree in Arabic Language, University of Damascus, Syria
2014 - 2015
Ceramics training (coloring and glazing), Tarek Abdel Hay Workshop, Syria
2016
Psychological support through art and family counseling in emergency situations, ABAAD Center, Beirut, Lebanon
2013 - 2014
Child protection and psychological support, War Child Association (Children of War), Beirut, Lebanon
2003-2004
Drawing and painting studies, Al-Lujin Center, Syria
Prices and residences
2024
"Art Camp" artist residency, Temple University, Rome, Italy
2023
Artist residency at Villa Ruffieux and Château Mercier (Sierre, Switzerland) – Winner of the NORA program (ACCR)
2021-2022
Research residency at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (ENSAD), Paris
2022
Research residency at the Clermont Métropole Higher School of Art (ESACM) – Recipient of the PAUSE program
2021
Creative residency in Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, Brittany
2020
Recipient of the "TRAVERSÉES" grant – Support for artistic creation
2019
Research residency at the Annecy Alpes Higher School of Art (ESAAA)
2019
Artist residency in Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, in collaboration with the Atelier des Artistes en Exil (Artists in Exile Workshop)
1996
1st Prize for Environmental Harmony, 20th Festival of Art Statues, Aleppo, Syria
Collections
Public
France: Clermont Auvergne Métropole (Acquisition of two works).
United States: University of Virginia Library (UVA) and University of Chicago Library.
Syria: Ministry of Culture (Damascus).
Private
Present in private collections in France, the United States (New York), Sweden, Germany, Lebanon and Syria
Individual exhibitions
2025
Between Fire and Light, Days of Light Festival, Saint-Saturnin, France
2024
Solo exhibition, The Dominicans of Upper Alsace, Guebwiller, France
2023
Open Studio, Artist's Studio, Paris 15th arrondissement, France
2020
The Soul of Ruins, Atelier Dar, Pontoise, France
2019
The remains of the house, Open Uns Library, Luleå, Sweden
2018
The Light, Dar Al Mussauir Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon
2018
Solo exhibition, Hertsön Library, Luleå, Sweden
2010
Solo exhibition, Russian Cultural Center, Damascus, Syria
2006
Playing on the strings of nature, Tamr Henna Gallery, Damascus, Syria
2006
Solo exhibition, Cultural Center of the Union of Arab Writers, Suwayda, Syria
2005
Waste and unwanted items, Mazzeh Arab Cultural Center, Damascus, Syria
2004
Raw Materials and Light (Duo with artist Rabye Balan), Shahrazad Gallery, Suwayda, Syria
2003
Nature and Forgotten Things, Arab Cultural Center, Suwayda, Syria
Group exhibitions
2026
California Book Fair, San Francisco, USA
2025
Poetry of the Everyday, Textile Art, Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
2025
Rare Book Fair, Carreau du Temple, Paris, France
2024
Art Exhibition, Temple University, Rome, Italy
2022
United In Peace, “Sommer am See” Festival, Böblingen, Germany
2022
Group exhibition, Chapel of the Old General Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand, France
2022
Close to the eyes, close to the heart, The Caring Gallery, Paris, France
2020
Arts and Multimedia Fair, Pontoise, France
2020
Group exhibition, Gingko'Art Cultural Space, Pontoise, France
2019
Arts and Multimedia Fair, Pontoise, France
2019
House of Artists in Exile, Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, France
2019
Konst i Det Gröna, Gulstauudden Garden, Luleå, Sweden
2019
Without a frame, École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts (ENSBA), Paris, France
2019
Open House, Artists in Exile Workshop, Paris, France
2018
Open House, Artists in Exile Workshop, Paris, France
2009-2010
Annual Spring Exhibition, Damascus, Syria
2006
Group exhibition, Cultural Center, Suwayda, Syria
Professional activities - France
2025
Facilitating an art project, La Source Garouste - Villarceaux. Target audience: middle school students from Claude Monet Middle School in Magny-en-Vexin
2025
Textile workshop, Les Increvables Association, Nantes
2024
"Colorful Dialogues" art project, La Source Garouste - Paris
2024
"Imprint" Workshop, National School of Decorative Arts (ENSAD), Paris. Audience: students
2023
Facilitating artistic workshops, Les Midis du MIE, Montreuil
2023
Facilitating art workshops, Goubing School, Sierre, Switzerland
2022
Facilitating artistic workshops, Clermont Métropole Higher School of Art (ESACM)
2021-2022
Visual arts project “Echoes of Memory”, ENSAD Paris (Printed Image Department). Audience: 4th year students
2021
Facilitating art workshops, Georges Clemenceau Middle School, Paris 18th arrondissement. "Art for Growth" program of the City of Paris
2020
Facilitating artistic workshops, Jean Jaurès High School, Argenteuil
2019
“Dark Circus” Project, New Theatre of Montreuil. Workshops at the Delavacquerie and Romain Rolland leisure centers
Professional activities - Syria, Lebanon
2018
Facilitating art workshops (drawing and collages), Ketermaya Camp, Lebanon. Target audience: refugee children.
2016-2017
Psychological support workshops through art, ABAAD Centre, Beirut, Lebanon. Target audience: Syrian women.
2013-2017
Design and artisanal development, Sabara Association, Suwayda, Syria. Support for women's crafts.
2012-2018
Art instruction (painting, pottery), Al-Lujin Art Center, Suwayda, Syria. Target audience: children and people with disabilities.
2017
Artistic mediation, Environmental Protection Association, Suwayda, Syria. Target audience: out-of-school children (5-15 years old).
2013-2014
Painting workshops and psychological support, War Child (Children of War) Organization, Lebanon.
2009
Facilitating artistic workshops for a social protection association, Soueïda, Syria. Target audience: orphans (4-19 years old).
2005-2009
Teaching painting, "The Smurfs" Kindergarten, Suwayda, Syria.