Artwork: Dima Nachawi, We will love as long as we live, and we will live as long as we love, 2019, illustration inspired by Yasser Atrash Poem, dedicated to #blueforsudan. Courtesy of the artist.

 Link to poem in Arabic: https://soundcloud.com/lama-dalbah/d2etvrfd8nrk

‘Yet, even amidst the hatred and carnage, life is still worth living.It is possible for wonderful encounters and beautiful things to exist.’

— Hayao Miyazaki

Dima Nachawi

Dima is an artist, clown, and visual storyteller, who collects and reflects tales from Syria. She focuses on documenting tales of ordinary Syrians, their life under conflict and their relationships with their cities which are an integral part of shaping the Syrian collective memory. She is also keen on using her illustrations to advocate for Women’s Rights and their fight against patriarchal structures. Dima is also a clown performer with “Clown Me In”, a clown theater company based in Beirut. It uses clowning to spread laughter and provide relief to disadvantaged communities across Lebanon. In 2018, she was listed among the “BBC 100 Women'', a list that highlights some of the most inspiring and influential women from around the world. Her artworks were featured in exhibitions in Beirut, Brussels, Paris, and London. Dima holds a Masters in Art and Cultural Management from King’s College - London University and a B.A in Sociology from Damascus University.

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EXHIBITION ARTWORK

Tell Me if You Will Animation based on Kalila wa Dimna

فحدّثني

Four animals were living together in a harmonious environment.

One day their existence was put at risk…

  • Sketch 1. Illustration of the mood and characters of the tale.

  • Sketch 2. Illustration of the characters and elements for digital adaptation.

  • Sketch 3. Refining Illustration style for digital adaptation.

  • The developed four characters of the Tale of True Friends, the owl, whale, turtle and elephant.