Nada Odeh is a Syrian artist, activist, humanitarian, and a modern-day poet. She was born and raised in Damascus and lived in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates before coming to the U.S. in 2013 due to the conflict and revolution in her country. Nada received her M.A. in Museum Studies from Syracuse University and her B.A. in Fine Arts from Damascus University. Nada has exhibited her art in Damascus, Dubai, New York City, Detroit, Toledo, Tiffin, Washington D.C., Syracuse, Albany, and Auburn, New York. She lives and works in Buffalo, New York.
Nada is an artist in many mediums, including Islamic vegetable arts, Arabic calligraphy,and murals. She is inspired by the colors and details of her heritage. A key theme in her artwork is Syrian refugees in and camps and the Syrian people. Nada is an advocate for the amplification and diversity of arts in upstate New York. Her art and activism have helped many organizations and artists to live their artistic lives to ultimate levels.
Nada is the founder of Arabesques an organization dedicated to Arab and North African arts and heritage in Western New York. You can learn about the work of Arabesques
or more about Nada and her art by visiting her website: Nada Odeh Art.
Nada Odeh standing in front of her traveling mural, Arabic words translates into:” If you don’t struggle that means your dream isn’t big enough” The Seward House Museum, Auburn, New York 2022.
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