Dana Alnafouri

My art represents a deeply personal exploration of self-expression and discovery. I employ lines in my work to delve into and celebrate the intricacies and allure of the natural world. These lines are artistic elements that embody movement, mark the passage of time, and capture fleeting moments. My artistic practice is closely tied to the rhythms of life, where each stroke acts as a conduit for communication and guidance.

Painting for me transcends being a mere activity; it's an enriching exploration, an avenue to forge a deeper connection with both my inner self and the surrounding world. This creative process is about producing visually appealing and emotionally significant art.

I aspire for my art to resonate with its viewers, evoking the joy and connectedness I experienced during its creation. I hope those who engage with my work embark on a journey that mirrors my own – one filled with discovery, emotion, and the appreciation of the natural world's beauty.

Sometimes I have a specific project or topic, I try my best to achieve the simplest formula while processing the artwork, keeping in mind to make it fun and joyful rather than planned and strict. Sometimes I am motivated by the materials I have and start from nowhere, wit...

2021 University of Tsukuba, Graduate School of Business Sciences,
Humanities and Social Sciences, Ph.D. student.
2016 Helwan University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts.
2010 Damascus University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts.
2006 Adham Ismael Institute, Certificate of plastic Arts.

Solo Exhibition:

2023 Linea Naturae: Tracking Nature's Grace (リネア・ナトゥーラエ：自然の優美を追跡する), Miraite Gallery,
2020, Solo, National Center for Visual Arts, Damascus, Syria.
2016, Tiamat, Austrian Culture Forum, Egypt, Cairo.

Group Exhibitions:
. 2023 Modern Syrian Painting Exhibition, Syrian Culture Week 2023 the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Tokyo, Japan.
. 2021 I am Syrian, Syria Expo 2020 Dubai, Expo Dubai, Dubai.

. 2017, Greeting exhibition to the spirit of Afif Bahnassi, University of Kalamoon\Faculty of Media and Applied Arts, Damas Suburb, Syria.
. 2016, Artist of Tomorrow, Arts-Mart Gallery, Cairo, Egypt.
. 2016, Salon Alganob, Luxor, Egypt.
. 2015, Salon Alganob, Luxor, Egypt.
. 2014, International Nord art exhibition, Nord Art, Büdelsdorf, Germany.
. 2013, First time, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandrina, Egypt.
. 2013, First Youth Festival, Culture Palace, Giza, Egypt.
. 2012, Peinture et Sculpture, Les Plumes Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon.
. 2011, Young artist’s exhibition, Kozah Gallery, Damascus, Syria.
. 2011, United in Art, Dar Al Assad for Culture and Art, Damascus, Syria.
. 2011, Sketch, Mostafa Ali gallery, Damascus, Syria.
. 2010, Petro Canada completion, Dar Al Assad for Culture and Arts, Damascus, Syria.
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