Zeina Nader: Artist Biography

Zeina Nader, an international award-winning artist, was born in Lebanon and graduated from Saint Joseph University in Beirut with a degree in Communication Arts. Initially poised for a career in theatre, cinema, and photography, she chose instead to pursue her first love: painting and writing. Zeina believes that all forms of art communicate, and this belief has driven her to explore the world through her art.

She has exhibited her work worldwide in cities such as New York, Tokyo, Paris, London, Madrid, Milan, Monaco, Copenhagen, and Bruges, among others. In 2022, she celebrated her hundredth exhibition in Barcelona. An accomplished author, Zeina has published four books about her art and travels and serves as an art columnist and senior journalist in Lebanese media platforms. Fluent in five languages, she teaches art to students of all ages.

Zeina's large-scale paintings have been acquired by prestigious institutions, including the Peoria Riverfront Museum in the USA, the London School of Economics in the UK, and the Ritz-Carlton DIFC in Dubai, where her works are part of their permanent collections. Her art can also be found in Lebanese embassies and the Presidential Palace in Lebanon. To her, life itself is the greatest artwork ever created.

Artist Statement

In love with nature's beauty and wonders, I am always in search of colors. Years of travelling to the world's great cities and spending time in its most fascinating museums and galleries have shaped my art. I see the world through passionate eyes, noticing details that may be meaningless to some but are of immense importance to me. I translate these details onto my canvases, imagining forms and colors for everything I hear, smell, or touch.

Every piece of my work tells a story, expressed abstractly. With each brushstroke, I strive to pour bits of myself into my creations, aiming to make people dream, think, and smile. Colors are the pivot of my art; they interact with me and are the essence of my lifestyle. They bring me joy and keep me far from negativities. In a world of blacks and whites, I choose colors!