about ola dajani

Ola Dajani’s work is a dynamic exploration of the present moment with recurring themes of connectedness and isolation and the seemingly indefinite state of oscillation between feelings of total control and overwhelm.

Ola believes that image making must connect to the present moment and must convey the characteristics of such moment. Whilst exploring the present, Ola adopts an artistic approach that is process-driven with fearless investigation of materials as her point of departure, allowing for creative revelations to unfold unrestrainedly. Ola is particularly fascinated by the aesthetics of colour, shape and texture and how these elements interact in image making and she primarily uses intaglio printmaking techniques to realise her work.

Born in Amman, Jordan, Ola lived in Dubai and Montreal before moving to England in 2020. Ola studied illustration and graduated with distinction from Camberwell College of Arts (UAL) in 2022. Prior to studying at UAL she worked for almost 10 years with textile and embroidery.

2023

October-December 2023: Southbank Printmakers, London

October: Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, London

September-October: Art Spring Gallery, Kent

Exercises in Space, Seal Chart Etching Studio, Kent

2022

The Appearance of Disappearance, UAL Graduate Showcase, London

2020

An Animal Called You, The Third Line, Dubai

2019

Wondrous, Marvellous Bodies, The Third Line, Dubai

Animal Fantasia, Jameel Art Centre, Dubai

2018

The Long Walk, SIKKA Art Fair, Dubai

2017

Simply Red, SIKKA Art Fair, Dubai

2016

Stitchanonymous, 1971 Design Space, Sharjah

Decus In Labore, The Carton, Beirut