Lika Chaffar

I cherish the ability to sense the deepest truths hidden within everything—the way beauty exists even in the most chaotic moments, how order and disorder intertwine in perfect harmony. I am in awe of how God crafted a world so rich in contrast, yet so seamless in its balance, allowing me to perceive its whispers, its unspoken language.

To me, everything carries a voice, a silent resonance that speaks in a secret way, and I find meaning in listening. Through my art, I translate these silent echoes into colors, giving form to the unseen and emotion to the intangible.

I learned to translate these echoes on my own from the time I was just 1.5 years old. My family tells me that I used to dig through my father’s work bag, gathering as many colors as I could find. With them, I would create strange shapes on the walls—something my mother wasn’t too fond of at the time. But as the years passed, they saw my passion and began to buy me colors and paper. That’s when my journey truly began.

I spent my childhood experimenting, exploring new forms, drawing inspiration from the world around me—a place where the sea meets the desert, where the landscape is painted in golden yellows and deep blues—the vibrant south of Tunisia.

As I grew, so did my art. I refined my skills, my vision, and my confidence. Then, in September 2024, I had a breakthrough—I joined a gallery in France, “Salon Arbustes,” where I was honored with the Revelation Artist Prize. That moment was a turning point; it solidified my belief in my art and gave me the confidence to embrace my creative path with even greater passion.

In the Salon Arbust Gallery September 2024