Dima Hajjar
B. 1968, Lebanon
Dima Hajjar began her artistic journey in 1994 and earned a BA in Fine Arts from the Lebanese American University (LAU) in 1995. She has held several solo exhibitions in Beirut, including "Scenes of Life" at Maraya - Reflets d'Art Gallery. Additionally, she has actively participated in group exhibitions in Lebanon, such as the 19th, 21st, and 22nd Salon d'Automne at the Sursock Museum. Her work has also been showcased internationally at prestigious venues such as the Mall Galleries in London, the World Trade Center in Stockholm, and the United Nations in New York.
Throughout her career, Dima Hajjar has been recognized for her artistic achievements. She received the First Prize at the "Harvest Contest" in Beirut, and her talent was acknowledged with an award in the International "Winsor & Newton Painting Competition" in London. Furthermore, she garnered a Special Mention in Painting from the Lebanese American University, highlighting her dedication and skill in the field.
About her Work
Dima Hajjar possesses the qualities of an exceptional painter, showcasing her ability to craft a unique world with a distinct graphic style and personal palette. Her artwork delves into her own life experiences and everyday observations, intertwining urban and personal memories. In doing so, she blurs the boundaries between reality and illusion, truth and fiction, and recorded and imagined histories.
About The Gadget Monument
The Gadget Monument serves as a commemoration of various triumphs, including those of corruption, repression, and shattered dreams. It also symbolizes the prevalence of surveillance and the act of being both an observer and subject of scrutiny.
Within the monument, a surveillance camera captures the perpetual performance of conflicts transpiring in the black basin, frozen in time. This installation highlights the pervasive nature of surveillance and the complexities it brings to our lives.
Dima Hajjar
The Gadget Monument, 20--
Mixed Media
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