About this Event
Islamic Biomorphic Designs between the Ottoman Empire and the Contemporary World.
Join us for an evening of Art & Turkish food & drinks.
Learn about the history of Islamic Art of the Ottoman Empire, and create a mesmerizing artwork inspired by the Islamic floral and vegetal designs while applying the artistic methods of the contemporary world.
For Ages 12 and up.
Fee is $35 per person
All materials will be provided
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About the Artist
Dima Kroma is a visual artist who paints to tell stories about the values that bring people together. Her art celebrates the spirit of cultural diversity. She has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Engineering, and due to her passion for painting she is working towards a Master of Fine Art in Visual Arts with Painting as her focus, from Jacksonville University. Kroma participated in many art exhibitions in Jacksonville, and she was featured at MOSH through a solo exhibition in 2019. She uses acrylics paint, oil paint, and mixed mediums to tell her visual stories.
Kroma is also an activist who helps women artists bring their visual voices out, a TEDx speaker, a museum educator and programs manager, and a mother of two children.
You can find more information and her work on her website https://www.dimakroma.com/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Istanbul Center at Jacksonville, 2032 Southside Boulevard, Jacksonville, United States
USD 35.00