Osama Hussein Al Naqa

Osama Hussein Al Naqa is a 28-year-old artist who has been an active artist since a young age and graduated with a degree in Interior Design from Gaza College.

He’s originally from a refugee camp in Khan Yunis, where drawing quickly became an escape and comfort amidst fear – particularly for making portraits.

“Art for me is not just lines and colors, but a silent voice that shouts in the face of injustice, asking for change. I aspire to show the world that Gaza is not only a place of conflict, but also home to creativity and dreams. I want the viewer to feel every detail in my work, to reflect on and interact with them, and to realize that art can be an instrument for change, and a means of rebuilding man.”

During the genocide, however, his small studio and collection of paintings was destroyed.

“Our days involve searching for food and water, a task now nearly impossible to achieve easily and at reasonable prices. Many hours are spent just to secure a bit of bread and water for our family.”