"Rooted Departure," by Gabrielle Bejani, presented in her exhibition in Paris. (Photo courtesy of the artist)
Born in Paris in 1995, you are of Lebanese and Palestinian origin and live in London. You trained at Goldsmiths and the Slade School of Fine Art. Can you tell us about your background and what led you to develop your artistic practice?My mother is an artist, and growing up I often saw her drawing. I was fascinated by the doodles she would make during her phone calls: to me, they seemed like they came from magical formulas, hinting at mysterious secrets. I started to imitate her, and drawing entered my life as a way of expressing my daydreams. Gradually, I understood that visual arts allowed me not only to reveal what was happening inside me, but also to communicate with others. Read more From Cyprus to Beirut, Charles Chahwan presents his latest works exuding contagious freshness Today, my artistic practice is a space where I build...
Born in Paris in 1995, you are of Lebanese and Palestinian origin and live in London. You trained at Goldsmiths and the Slade School of Fine Art. Can you tell us about your background and what led you to develop your artistic practice?My mother is an artist, and growing up I often saw her drawing. I was fascinated by the doodles she would make during her phone calls: to me, they seemed like they came from magical formulas, hinting at mysterious secrets. I started to imitate her, and drawing entered my life as a way of expressing my daydreams. Gradually, I understood that visual arts allowed me not only to reveal what was happening inside me, but also to communicate with others. Read more From Cyprus to Beirut, Charles Chahwan presents his latest works exuding contagious freshness Today, my artistic practice is a space where I...
