Bara'Ah Al-Hyasat

Bara’ah Al-Hyasat is a Jordanian visual artist whose work explores the connections between place, memory, architecture, and cultural identity. Inspired by her historic hometown of Al-Salt, she captures its stone buildings, streets, doorways, and architectural details using expressive drawing, ink, and watercolour.

Her paintings move beyond architectural formality, transforming stone walls and familiar streets into vessels of memory, emotion, and belonging. Through expressive lines, colour, light, and perspective, she invites viewers to connect with these places through their own memories and experiences. Her work reflects on how the built environment preserves personal and collective stories, evokes a sense of belonging, and fosters enduring emotional ties.

Formally trained in fine arts, Al-Hyasat also draws on photography, poetry, and research to inform her creative process. While Al-Salt remains a central source of inspiration, her work continues to grow and change as she experiments with new media and visual approaches.

Certificate in Fine Arts
Ministry of Culture, Jordan | 2011–2013
Completed a two-year specialised fine arts programme.

Al-Salt on Paper (السلط على ورق)
Solo Exhibition | Salt Archaeology Museum, Al-Salt, Jordan | 2017
An exhibition of original artworks exploring Al-Salt's architectural and cultural identity through its historic streets, stone buildings, doorways, and distinctive details.

Al-Salt on Paper II
Second Solo Exhibition in Development | Al-Salt, Jordan
A new collection continuing the exploration of Al-Salt's architectural heritage through ink and watercolour.

Group Exhibitions
Al-Salt Arab and International Fine Arts Forum, Jordanian Plastic Artists Association, and various international venues
Participated in multiple editions of the art forum and exhibitions organised within Jordan's visual arts community, as well as international exhibitions showcasing work alongside artists from different countries.