Born in Damascus, Syria, in 1977, Sulafa Hijazi is a Berlin-based director and interdisciplinary artist.
She studied at the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Syria, majoring in dramatic studies, and at the Städelschule Contemporary Fine Art Academy in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
With a background in theater, animation, conceptual art, and films, she has created a diverse range of work that intersects various media and digital technologies, including multimedia installations, augmented reality, digital illustrations, lenticular prints, and animated films, as well as participatory and edutainment projects.
The uprising and war in Syria, along with Hijazi’s experience of exile, have had a profound impact on her work. Her art explores the concept of collective and individual identities and their connection to diverse themes, including politics, place, heritage, religion, and digital technologies.
Hijazi’s art practice intersects with edutainment projects for children and young adults with the aim of critiquing, challenging, and moving beyond traditional education models.
Hijazi’s edutainment and animation projects have been featured in national and international festivals, receiving several awards, including the Golden/Best Animation award in Hollywood, Russia, India, Cairo, and Iran for her feature animation film “The Jasmine Birds” (2009).
Her artworks have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums, featured on online platforms, newspapers, and books, and are part of acclaimed art collections such as the British Museum in London, Barjeel Art Foundation in Sharjah, and International Media Support (IMS) in Copenhagen.
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