Born in Beirut, Doreen El Zein née Khanamirian graduated from Beitut University College (Lebanese American University) in 1982 with a degree in Fine Arts. Shortly after, she continued her art studies at the Byam Shaw School of Arts in London. She began her career working in special paint effects and furniture finishings. Over the years, her work has evolved to include both painting and sculptures in mixed media using recycled materials. She has participated in art exhibitions in Beirut and Dubai. She is a member of LAAPS, Lebanese Artist Association of Painters & Sculptors. Her work to date has been in private collections.
Doreen’s artistic creations range from contemplative to the vibrant and energetic but throughout her works, one can see the strength of the human spirit using a wide range of materials from burned sugar, to plaster, wood, shredded paper… She enjoys taking more risks with her art than in everyday decisions expressing her emotions freely through unconventional avenues and mediums.
Public commission for the Beirut Marathon : In her public commission for the Beirut Marathon, Doreen was given the association logo and was asked to re-imagine it using Peace, Love and Happiness as a subject. She called it ” Confetti ”
She was also commissioned to paint on a dining chair for a project by Gatserelia Design whereby 12 artists had to create each…