Dalia Elcharbini (b. 1989) is a Palestinian Canadian contemporary artist based in Toronto. Her art has been collected internationally and exhibited in galleries and permanent collections across Canada and the United States. Her work is held in six permanent collections, including Scotia Bank Arena, CIBC Square, Ace Hotel, the University of Toronto, and the Museum of the Palestinian People in Washington DC.

Her body of work is inspired by her heritage, the cosmos, and philosophies she lives by, such as Taoism—the Chinese philosophy of aligning oneself with the flow of nature and cultivating deeper intuition. Through her practice, she seeks to tap into the human mind and elevate the viewer into a higher state of consciousness. Her art also serves as a vessel connecting her to her Palestinian roots while living in diaspora.

Her primary mediums are oil, graphite, and various metal leaves, including silver and 24-karat gold. The most intentional aspect of her creative process is the study of light and its interplay with her compositions. This emphasis on light—its contrasts, reflections, and the role it plays in shaping the overall piece—imbues her work with a whimsical, multi-dimensional presence in real life.

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