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Boraey creates a poetic and dramatic world of fantasy of what could lie beyond all sorts of borders. He takes us on an imaginary journey and uses the unknown as a metaphor to highlight the fascination and hope of many young Egyptians to cross the borders of their own country to go settle somewhere ‘where the grass looks greener’. His collection is housed at the Wadi Finan Gallery, Amman, Jordan. Established in 2008, the gallery maintains and fills its space with powerful multimedia work by local and regional artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef4e91394229b798c1d6e86/1597106595506-JMXGKKQT6PX2FORMC6IG/6b18a6_6e8896326d5b4950a4cd7cb4a67428fe_mv2_d_1365_1365_s_2.jpg Meet the Artists - Ahmad Nawash (1934-2017) Ahmad Nawash, is a pioneer who brought modernism to Jordanian art as early the 1960s. This highly regarded artist portrays figures in his own unique style, which perfectly captures the pains and burdens of daily life, as well at the helplessness of loss. Although the themes Nawash tackled are always complicated and dark, his pastel palette provides a gentle contrast that lends him distinction and individuality. His collection is housed at the Wadi Finan Gallery, Amman, Jordan. Established in 2008, the gallery maintains and fills its space with powerful multimedia work by local and regional artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef4e91394229b798c1d6e86/1597106615933-020C7QKNPCK7YUTIYH6K/image_original.jpg Meet the Artists Nissa Raad Born in 1981 Nissa Raad’s art evokes feelings of nostalgia, taking us on a spirited journey through nature’s bounty. Influenced by Expressionism, Nissa experimented with color theory, and developed her very own color palette. Her bold style and use of multi-media, focusing on textures and layering adds depth and a wealth of years to her tenure as an artist. Her collection is housed at the Wadi Finan Gallery, Amman, Jordan. Established in 2008, the gallery maintains and fills its space with powerful multimedia work by local and regional artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef4e91394229b798c1d6e86/1597106639978-HSA136NGJQSVMHVSYIIL/Screen%252BShot%252B2020-07-25%252Bat%252B5.39.15%252BPM.jpg Meet the Artists - Rym Karoui The eclectic Tunisian sculpture artist and painter Rym Karoui celebrates the spirit of Africa with a rich palette of energetic and vibrant colors. She has created a wide array of sculptures and paintings, each with a fantastical story to tell. At the young age of 24, Rym moved from Tunis to Marseille to pursue her Art studies. In this multicultural city, she laid the foundations of her creative journey. Her art draws its inspiration from a personal universe, where contemplation, joy and loneliness collide. Through her unique worldview she brings life to the characters she conceives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef4e91394229b798c1d6e86/1597106362898-C4530JHLOV79DZ2JJ0C6/IMG_0551.jpg Meet the Artists - Zaid Shawwa Zaid Shawwa’s style combines the emotional intensity of abstract expressionism with the deconstructive nature of cubism, in a minimalist expression of the figure and its relationship with its experiences. His paintings are based on real moments in life, intensively sketched and studied to create an image that reflects a feeling rather than an act. His collection is housed at the Wadi Finan Gallery, Amman, Jordan. Established in 2008, the gallery maintains and fills its space with powerful multimedia work by local and regional artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef4e91394229b798c1d6e86/1597106385381-CG63AQFEIFG663DQYPDL/unnamed%252B%2525281%252529.jpg Meet the Artists - Mohammad Fadel Palestinian Mohamad Fadel is born in 1977, this self-taught artist is inspired by his city of Haifa and its sprawling seaside. Fadel is unperturbed by reality, his art moves freely without strings and limitations. Just like the sea, Mohamad Fadel’s work ebbs and flows, between dreams and reality, grief and laughter, turning his thoughts into silent paintings. His collection is housed at the Wadi Finan Gallery, Amman, Jordan. Established in 2008, the gallery maintains and fills its space with powerful multimedia work by local and regional artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef4e91394229b798c1d6e86/1596220437069-MVHG4V629EKQ3UAPODSK/Screen%252BShot%252B2020-07-25%252Bat%252B5.35.12%252BPM.jpg Meet the Artists - Fadi Daoud Born in 1984, Jordanian Fadi Daoud’s paintings bring together a symphony of emotions and inspiration. Just like the finest conductor, his linear brush stroke style, Sufi inspiration and influence of iconic regional singers melt seamlessly to create unique works of art that are avidly sought after. His collection is housed at the Wadi Finan Gallery, Amman, Jordan. Established in 2008, the gallery maintains and fills its space with powerful multimedia work by local and regional artists. https://www.midtheartreachproject.com/the-importance-of-tatreez daily 0.75 2020-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef4e91394229b798c1d6e86/1595731472422-X76N35U9FV18KPF3GEF4/shutterstock_1063622768.jpg The Importance of Tatreez The women of Ramallah for example embroidered motifs representing the nature around them; cypresses, palm trees and feathers. The women of Gaza were fond of a large pendant (floral geometric) pattern which instantly identified their city. With Nablus being an important crossroad for trade, the traditional dress of the city famously bears no or little embroidery. The Nabulsi woman instead opting to show off the rare and luxurious foreign fabrics available to them. 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She brings to Maryam not only a unique eye for design and accessory creation, but also a passion for doll-making that is evident in the finished products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef4e91394229b798c1d6e86/1597108209244-7JMTQRCR5DRRGB8OZ5QY/WhatsApp%252BImage%252B2020-08-10%252Bat%252B03.55.21.jpg The Making of Maryam - Zein Khasawneh Founder and Creative Director of the ZeinK label, Zein Khasawneh is a name to know in the world of luxury embroidered kaftans. Her 20 year old eponymous label has dressed some of the most important women of the Arab world, from Queen Noor of Jordan to Sheikha Moza of Qatar in addition to a number of high profile international personalities. She has also forayed in the world of childrenswear, creating a number of unique ‘modern-traditional’ collections for girls. Zein Khasawneh is also owner of the ZeinK concept store at the Four Seasons Hotel in Amman Jordan. 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