Visual Artist | United Arab Emirates
Zeina Hermes
Born in 1973
Artworks by Zeina Hermes
About the creator
- Zeina Hermes (born 1973) is a Lebanese visual artist based in the United Arab Emirates. Her work is inspired by the energy, color, and emotional depth of urban life, particularly the visual atmosphere of favelas. Through layered contemporary and abstract compositions, she explores human experience with richness, movement, and emotion.
Short Biography
Originally from Lebanon, Zeina Hermes has spent more than 25 years developing her artistic practice through continuous study and experimentation. Her journey has taken her through workshops and courses in Beirut, Paris, New York, and Dubai, where she refined her techniques and expanded her visual language. Since moving to Dubai in 2011, she has continued to build a strong presence through exhibitions and an active studio practice focused on expressive and textured contemporary works.
Artistic Style
Zeina Hermes works within contemporary and abstract art, combining vibrant color palettes with layered textures and mixed media techniques. Her compositions are often inspired by the visual rhythm and intensity of urban environments, especially favelas, translating these influences into emotionally charged paintings. She works with acrylics, oils, pastels, inks, gels, collage, and photo transfers, building surfaces that feel both dynamic and immersive. Her work balances abstraction with emotional narrative, inviting reflection on memory, resilience, and the complexity of human experience.
Additional Information
Based in Dubai since 2011, Zeina Hermes has participated in numerous exhibitions and workshops internationally. Her artistic development has been shaped by experiences in cities including Beirut, Paris, New York, and Dubai. Over the years, she has received multiple awards recognizing her dedication and contribution to contemporary art.
Masterpieces by Zeina Hermes
