Magida Chaaban

Title: L'Arbre de la Vie"/"The Tree of Life
Media: Indian Ink on Paper
Date: 2001
Dimensions: 57 x 57 cm

Artwork courtesy of the artist

Starting Bid: $500

Biography:
Beirut: an ancient Phoenician city, an old roman city, and a modern-day Arab capital. This is where I was born in November 1966. Since my city embodies the soul of the historic Phoenician culture, it reflects my impression that the city is Phoenician, its women are Phoenician, and its culture Phoenician…

After three years of studying jewelry design at the C&E College in Beirut, I taught graphic design and advertising for two years at the Jewelry and Technological Institute of Lebanon (J.T.I.L.) in Beirut. Since 2001, I have been Vice President of the Jewelry Designers Syndicate of Lebanon. As a painter, I perceive life naked, in black and white; sometimes, a glimpse of red, with all its shades. This vision appears through my creations, which allows me honesty in expressing an entire life, full of joy, sadness, happiness and love…

I present myself: Magida CHAABAN. I’m married and mother of two children: Rouan and Nour. To my beautiful family, I dedicate my art, my soul…I love you.