Visual Artist | Oman
An accomplished and unconventional artist who is constantly inspired by her muse Oman. She has challenged artistic inhibitions and continues to explore new frontiers for her self-fulfillment and in pursuing her artistic mission and quest. Alia sees the intrinsic beauty in all things and relishes the experience of bringing out the true essence of diverse materials, which explains French poetry in her paintings to Cambodian textiles, Omani artifacts and coins. Weaving these into a harmonious story relying on her spiritual side and admiration for the philosophies of Sufism.
MBA from Bedfordshire University Graphic Design course at Central Saint Martin
Jury Award at Austrian Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art, Austria 2015
Al Mar'a Excellence Award for Fine Arts Oman 2012
Dr. Suad Al Sabah Creativity Award Kuwait 2010
Selected as one of the top Arab World Women in occasion of the tenth anniversary of “Council of Arab Business Women, 2009
Grand Prize, The Annual Exhibition of the Fine Arts Society, Oman 2009
Beijing Olympic torch plaque, China 2008
Venice Bienalle 2017
London Arabia Art and Fashion Week 2017
Solo Exhibition “Strings & Love” with renowned writer Ahlam Mosteghanemi, Geneva 2015
Art Basel Week – Scope Art Gallery, Switzerland 2015
Art Exhibition at Austrian Museum of Folk Life and Folk Life 2015