Baha Kikhia

As I evolve and mature through life, I always find myself returning to my own essence, as a human – a woman, a mother. For me, my world – this "Dunia" cannot be separated from my feminine identity.  My paintings are a translation of the spectrum of my feelings and experiences – the good, as well as those which are more difficult to bear.  With every dot or stroke, I express my hope in the renewal of life and the necessary struggle that each day brings. It is through this toiling that something beautiful is born.

Baha Omary Kikhia was born in Damascus, Syria, and studied Fine Arts at the Universities of Baghdad and Damascus. She was the student of leading artists Fatih Al Muddaress and Faiq Hassan.

Earlier in her career, Baha moved to New York City, where she exhibited in private galleries including the United Nations as well as curating an exhibition of Arab artists at the Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza. Her extensive travels took her art to many cities around the world (London, Paris, Brussels etc.), where her art continued to thrive.

Historically, Baha’s oil paintings have been distinguished
by a vivacious, sensual aura and unique use of vibrant color, which reflects her view of the world as incessantly swirling with beauty, p...

Damascus Fine Arts College - Bachelors of Arts
University of Fine Arts (University of Baghdad)