Q and A with Ouisam (791 words 4 min.read ) 1.  At what age did you discover your ability to put your thoughts on paper/canvas and how did this evolve into you becoming an artist? I was just a little boy of about three when I first picked up a pencil, not to write…

Q and A with Charles Khoury (250 words 1 min.read ) 1. Who is the one person who influenced your art the most and how so? Primitive arts and the Lascaux cave frescoes as influences – the art of early humans.  Max Beckmann and his strong black lines. 2. If you were to…

Q and A with Zeina Nader (741 words 4 min.read ) 1. Who is your target audience, given that abstract art is not easily understood by many? My art speaks to everyone, regardless of age, education, or background. Abstract art can be challenging, but it invites viewers to let go of preconceived ideas…

Q and A with Ghazi Baker (690 words 4 min.read ) 1. Can you reflect on a childhood memory that may have driven you or influenced you to become an artist? I’ve always been drawn to the act of mark-making — even as a child, I was constantly sketching, inventing characters, creating little…

Q and A with Rached Bohsali (303 words, 2 min. read) 1. What is your inspiration in life, in general? My environment, my inner emotions, observations and my passion for criticism-whether constructive or not-ae my main sources of inspiration. 2. What specific event triggered your career in art? Art became my refuge when I…

Q and A with Issa Halloum (303 words, 2 min. read) 1. We know you spent a lot of time outside Lebanon, was this a positive experience, and did it affect your artistic image in Lebanon? I had a deep experience while living abroad where I met a lot of artists from different nationalities…

Q and A with Issa Halloum (399 words, 2 min. read) 1. How old were you when you did your first painting and do you still have it? Around the age of nine or ten, I started feeling drawn to creating shapes with a pencil. I used to doodle and sketch a lot,…

Q and A with Helen Zughaib (635 words, 3 min. read) 1. Do you find it difficult to maintain a connection to your home country while living and exhibiting abroad? Yes and no. I think the global connectivity through social media and the internet help quite a bit. Though I think that there is…

Q and A with Marwan Chamaa (335 words, 2 min. read) 1. How has your Lebanese heritage influenced your artistic style and themes, especially while living abroad in Washington, D.C.? My background is part of who I am, and therefore, there’s always a glimpse of it in my work. It’s a mix of emotions,…

Sundus Al Khalidi Q and A with Sundus AL Khalidi (271 words, 1 min. read) 1. What inspired you to start painting? There were ideas from causes that were popular at the time. For example, I addressed topics like women identity in the region and the relationship of the horse with the cart, as Arabian…

Dr. Joseph El-Hourany Q and A with Dr. Joseph El-Hourany (524 words, 3 min. read) 1. What has been your main source of inspiration for merging architecture and sculpture in your work? I continue to work in the field of architecture, but I have recently focused extensively on sculpture. This particular artistic expression allows materials…

Ribal Molaeb Q and A with Ribal Molaeb (417 words, 2 min. read) 1.   Of course growing up in a household surrounded by art is a big influence for you as a person and for your career.  Can you tell us about one person outside of home who influenced you the most in your…