Dima is an artist, clown, and visual storyteller, who collects and reflects tales from Syria.

She focuses on documenting tales of ordinary Syrians, their life under conflict, and their relationships with their cities which are an integral part of shaping the Syrian collective memory. She is also keen on using her illustrations to advocate for Women’s Rights and their fight against patriarchal structures.

In 2018, she was listed among the “BBC 100 Women”, a list that highlights some of the most inspiring and influential women from around the world. Her artworks were featured in exhibitions in Beirut, Brussels, Paris, and London.

Dima toured with her first shadow art and storytelling performance “The Story of Nujoud” in many cities in Lebanon. She will experiment more in the shadow of art in future projects.

Dima is also a clown performer with “Clown Me In”, a clown theater company based in Beirut. It uses clowning to spread laughter and provide relief to disadvantaged communities across Lebanon.

Dima holds a Masters in Art and Cultural Management from King’s College – London University and a B.A in Sociology from Damascus University.