ABOUT
Fida Alwaer is an artist from Homs, Syria living in Beirut. She studied at the Institute of Fine Arts in Homs and is currently teaching art in Beirut and Saida.
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Her medium is oil and acrylic paint as well as charcoal. She paints and draws on canvas and newspaper. The common theme found in her work is human rights, specifically women's rights.
Fida has participated in several symposiums in South Lebanon and has also taken part in the following exhibitions in Beirut this past year: Kolohon Rabea, Roghm Alalm... Anti Alamal, Children's Cancer Center Lebanon, Fine Art 'By Colors' Corner: Sixth, and Forum of All Colors. She has also showcased her work in exhibitions abroad including I am here in Krakow, Poland and Sikka18 in Dubai.
COMMISSION A
PAINTING
Do you like Fida's artwork? Commission a painting with the style and subject of your choice, or buy from her existing collection of works.
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Paintings range from $50-$500 depending on the style and size. Get in touch to find out more.
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WORKSHOPS WITH
CHILDREN
Are you an NGO or school looking for arts activities? Fida leads a variety of arts based workshops ranging from painting and bag printing to clay work. Her approach encourages children to share their personal stories through art, helping them realise they are not the only ones in a difficult situation.
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Get in touch to book a one-off workshop or series of classes for your participants.
ARABIC LESSONS
Interested in learning Arabic? Fida offers one-to-one or small group classes for English speakers in both Levantine & Modern Standard Arabic.
Whether you're a complete beginner or advanced, whether you're interested in learning to read and write or just practice conversation - Fida's student centered approach will be tailored to your needs.
Classes are $20 per hour. Get in touch to book your first lesson.
SB OVERSEAS
Outside of her freelance work, Fida teaches Arabic and delivers art workshops for the NGO SB OverSeas in Saida and Beirut.
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SB OverSeas focuses its projects on three key areas: education, empowerment, and emergency aid.
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