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Faculty of Art
Drawing and Painting
Meet the Artist
Abrar
Al Mouktaran
Drawing and Painting
“This year, as I mark half of my life as a refugee, my work resonates with the enduring trauma etched into every fibre of my being. Delving into the depths of memory, I unearth references from my family's buried box of photographs, a poignant symbol of resilience and rebirth.”
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Abrar Al Mouktaran is a Syrian-Canadian artist who has recently earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from OCAD University in Toronto. Specializing in oil painting, Al Mouktaran intricately weaves her personal narrative into her work, often portraying herself as the central figure. With each brushstroke, she tells her own story, breathing life into her canvases and infusing them with a soulful depth that resonates with viewers.Al Mouktaran's artistic journey began shortly after she arrived in Canada, where she discovered art as her universal language, transcending linguistic barriers. Through her paintings, she found a voice that didn't rely on words; each stroke told a story, and each colour spoke volumes. Fueled by her love for family and her boundless passion for life, she dedicates herself to her work daily, eagerly anticipating each new project as a canvas for her creativity to flourish.
OCAD U - Faculty of Arts & Science
Social Sciences
Minor Completed, 2024
Drawing & Painting Digital Art Mixed Media Ceramics
2024, Awenda Inspired Group Exhibition
OCADU, Toronto
2023, Pencil Drawing Exhibition
OCADU, Toronto
2023, Meals on Wheels Exhibition Loan
East York, Toronto
2020, Drawing Across Disciplines Exhibition
OCADU, Toronto
2020, Receiver of The Jen Sydney Scholarship
OCAD University
2020, Joanne Nelson Scholarship
The Women’s Art Association of Canada
2020, Winner of the Excellence in Art award scholarship
Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute
2019, Teachers Choice Award
Teachers Choice Award
2018, People’s Choice Award
Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute
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