Kurdish Female Painter Ashna Dawlat Exhibits Her Works at International Exhibition in Poland
Living in Sweden, Kurdish painter Ashna Dawlat brought her paintings themed around Kurdish identity and immigration to art lovers at the "Art Without Borders" group exhibition held in Poland.
Kurdish painter Ashna Dawlat participated in the international group exhibition titled "Art Without Borders" in Poland, highlighting Kurdish identity, longing for the homeland, and the feelings of immigration in her works.
Participation in the Art Without Borders Exhibition
Kurdish painter Ashna Dawlat drew attention by participating in the international group exhibition titled Art Without Borders held in Poland. The artist stated that they took part in this important organization together with thirteen Kurdish artists from Stockholm.
Theme of Kurdish Identity and Longing for the Homeland
Ashna Dawlat prominently features Kurdish identity, longing for the homeland, and feelings of immigration in her works. Stating that her aim is to showcase Kurdish culture and identity to the world through her art, she emphasized that although they cannot be there physically, they deliver their messages through their paintings.
The Concept of Home and Past Memories in Paintings
Processing the emotions created by living in exile and being away from the homeland, the artist stated that the concept of a home is not just a building, but signifies peace and security. Using doors, windows, and Kurdish motifs in her paintings, she blends past memories with today's reality.
Abstract Realism Style and Technique
Emphasizing that immigrants live between two worlds, the painter prepares her works using the abstract realism style and acrylic paint. According to the artist, painting is the best way to express one's inner search for identity and emotional conflicts.
Biography and Career of the Artist
Born in 1969, Ashna Dawlat is a graduate of the Sulaymaniyah Institute of Fine Arts. Living in Sweden since 1994, the artist continuously pursues her professional art career alongside her profession as a water and sanitation engineer.
International Exhibition History
Opening her first solo exhibition in Sweden in 1995, Dawlat has taken part in exhibitions and festivals held in Kurdistan, Sweden, and many European countries since then. The artist also serves as the founder and coordinator of international art meetings held in Sulaymaniyah.