Ahlam Amrani

I am Ahlam Amrani, a self-taught abstract painting artist, and my journey has taken me on a meandering path towards my true calling. Born and raised in the Netherlands, in the city of Leiden, where Rembrandt once walked the streets and began his gift of painting to the world. Raised with the belief that success lies in a conventional career, I pursued an MSc degree in Public Administration, immersing myself in the Dutch public field for years. However, destiny had a different plan for me. The birth of my two daughters from 2018, sparked a profound revelation – my path to happiness diverged from the conventional career I had pursued, guiding me to my true calling in abstract painting. Revisiting my childhood passions of fine art and poetry, I uncovered a concealed love for abstract art that had slumbered, awaiting its awakening.

As a self-taught artist, I found inspiration during this phase of reflection and soul-searching. I discovered that my deepest dreams and desires, in line with my very name, 'Ahlam,' echoing 'dreams' in Arabic, served as a muse. Deeper lying callings, challenges that come with dreaming and pursuing your purpose, and the ongoing evolvement of the human experience, all feed my art and inspired the creation of ...

MSc Public Administration and Governance, University of Leiden
Fine art painting classes, The Netherlands
Various abstract art classes, The Netherlands
Color classes and coaching, The Netherlands