Givara Haji

Givara Haji, born on November 14, 1995, is an emerging artist currently based in Aleppo, Syria. I lived in Turkey for over ten years, where I began my artistic practice as a graphic designer before transitioning to independent painting. I did not complete my middle school education, nor have I formally studied art, but my passion for art and music drove me to pursue it anyway. This journey allowed me to find my own voice and explore the psychology of war and chaos while uncovering hidden beauty.

Departures Upon Departures
Ink on paper

About the work the artist said:

"This work is about a dream I personally had of two people riding a boat in the midst of a city overwhelmed by chaos, yet with calm expressions on the passersby that convey hope and resilience."

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