Biography
Julie Bou Farah, born in Dahr El Sawan in 1965, graduated from the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (ALBA) and began teaching there in 1991. She has also taught at Notre Dame University and the Lebanese University. Farah is celebrated for her naïve-style paintings that capture children, animals, and playful interiors. Her later work delves into political themes, exemplified by her portrait “O-BA-MA” of former US President Obama.
Her vibrant colors, energetic brushstrokes, and distinctive compositions echo the flatness found in the works of Cezanne and Matisse. Farah’s unique approach has earned international acclaim, including the first prize for “Fun Fair” (1999) at the Henri Matisse 16th UMAM Biennale in Nice, France. Her work has been widely exhibited in solo and group shows across Lebanon, Bahrain, and France.
Artwork