“We sleep and wake up to Palestine” by Tala Abu Nawwar
Tala Abu Nawwar is an artist whose roots are deeply intertwined with Palestine; her mother, may she rest in peace, was from Gaza, while her father is from Jordan. Her artwork is a blend of spirituality, poetry, and handwritten writings. Tala aims to inspire viewers to meditate and reflect, raising awareness about the Palestinian cause and the experiences of the Palestinian people. Through her art, she seeks to encourage individuals to close their physical eyes and open their spiritual ones.
Yaffa’s Orange by Nisreen Azza
She is a Palestinian artist who channels her dreams and experiences into her art. After losing her husband. who succumb to tear gas inhalation at an Israeli checkpoint in Al Khalil, she found herself as a single mother responsible for her children’s future. Determined to provide for her family and pursue her passion, Nisreen sees art as both means of livelihood and a powerful form of resistence. Her work reflects resilience and the strength to keep moving forward amidst adversity.