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Aya Abu Ghazaleh (born 1991) is a Jordanian visual artist and certified art therapist of Palestinian descent. She is known for her participation in international exhibitions, her contributions to the regional art scene, and her exploration of themes such as nature, memory, and personal narratives through mixed media and digital forms.
| Born | 1991 Amman, Jordan |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Jordanian |
| Known for | Painting, Art Therapy, Digital Art |
Artistic Practice
[edit]Aya Abu Ghazaleh is a Jordanian visual artist and certified art therapist whose work spans painting, mixed media, book arts, and digital forms. Through symbolic natural elements, archival traces, and personal gestures, she explores themes of memory, land, resistance, and embodied experiences—often drawing from her Palestinian roots. Her practice is grounded in a deep sensitivity to materiality, where oil paint, embroidery, clay, and code become tools for storytelling and healing. In recent years, she has expanded her visual language to include 3D modeling and interactive media, while continuing to engage in socially conscious art rooted in care, inclusion, and accessibility.
Education
[edit]Abu Ghazaleh received a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from the University of Jordan in 2013, graduating with honors. In 2022, she completed a Professional Diploma in Arts Therapy at the University of Jordan, focusing on multidisciplinary creative practices.
She was also part of the first cohort of the Emerging Artist Program (EAP) at Diriyah Art Futures in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.[1]
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Exhibitions
[edit]Abu Ghazaleh has participated in various exhibitions and residencies, including:
- **Travelling Archives/Tracing Narratives**, Darat al Funun - The Khalid Shoman Foundation, Jordan, 2023.[2]
- **[Digital] Transmissions Development Program**, British Council and FutureEverything, Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, 2023.[3]
- **Women Artists Together**, Artist Residency at Jalad Cultural Center, Jordan, 2019.[4]
- **Disarming Design from Palestine**, Workshop and Exhibition at Darat al Funun and Gaza Refugee Camp, Jerash, Jordan, 2017.[5]
- **I:OArt Residence Bahçecik**, Artist Residency in Izmit, Turkey, August–September 2016.[6]
- **CAB International Art Symposium**, Cairo Amman Bank Gallery, Amman, Jordan, 2015.[7]
- **Young Artist of the Year Award (YAYA) 2014**, Finalist, A. M. Qattan Foundation, Palestine, 2014.[10]
Prizes and Awards
[edit]- Finalist in the Young Artist of the Year Award (YAYA) 2014, A. M. Qattan Foundation, Palestine.[11]
- First Place, International Design Competition, Modanisa.com, 2021.[12]
- Second Place, Stay Home Art Competition, Wadi Finan Art Gallery, Jordan, 2020.[13]
- Third Place, Nasser Bin Hamad International Youth Creativity Award, Bahrain, 2015/2016.[14]
- Third Place, Youth Creativity Award, Cairo Amman Bank Gallery, Jordan, 2012.[15]
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References
[edit]- ^ "Aya Abu Ghazaleh - Diriyah Art Futures". daf.moc.gov.sa. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "Travelling Archives/Tracing Narratives". Darat al Funun. 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "[Digital] Transmissions". Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "Women Artists Together: Embracing Generational Talents". artmejo. 2019. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "Disarming Design from Palestine". Darat al Funun. 2017. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "I:OArt Residence Bahçecik". Issuu. 2016. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "CAB International Art Symposium". Al Rai. 2015. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "Spring Sessions Participants 2015". Spring Sessions. 2015. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "Spring Sessions Participants 2016". Spring Sessions. 2016. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "Announcement of the Selected Curator and Finalist Artists for YAYA 2014". A. M. Qattan Foundation. 2014. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "Announcement of the Selected Curator and Finalist Artists for YAYA 2014". A. M. Qattan Foundation. 2014. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "Modanisa International Design Competition 2021 Winners". Facebook. 2021. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "Wadi Finan Art Gallery seeks to foster artists and communities". Jordan News. 2021. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "ناصر بن حمد: البحرين مركز ريادة عالمي لتحفيز العقول الشبابية المبدعة". Al Watan News. 2016. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
- ^ "إعلان نتائج مسابقة «القاهرة عمان للإبداع الشبابي والفنون» غدا". Addustour. 2012. Retrieved 2025-04-03.