Hiba Al-Akkad:
How difficult it is to express what I experienced at Art Residence Aley!
It cannot be summarized or abbreviated.
The moment I came out of Syria, I lost my Home and identity. But in the
Art Residence I felt that I regained my identity; I felt the warmth of
the homeland. This (residence) is a home for every visitor; and a real
spark for every moment of creativity.
From here, from this residence I'll start my work and my life as I was
born again, because it embraced me until I felt that I’m a baby free of
all restrictions.
Mahmoud Majdal
“Lovely, tranquil venue amidst all the noise that continues to surround
us in the world… Thank you Raghad for your beautiful spirit that
radiates positive energy…. Thank you for this place where time stands
still for a moment”.
MouhamadLebosh
“you were transported by memories and so was I by dreams… Thank you for
this venue at these times”.
ImanHasbani
“This venue has a certain charm, strength and depth to it. So many
elements seep into it. Here, I felt like myself again after a long time.
I love it here, because I have always dreamt of going to extremes in
art, and here I discovered the way and you Raghad guided me and guide
all those who dream.
This was a transitional moment, this place became a part of me and I
became part of it. Thank you to the land, to the green grass from which
I got my strength as it continues to grow within me every day… a simple
Thank you is not enough”.
Susana Giron
“Art is the capacity that some works have to make you a better person
during the time you share with .
This is the real power of art , here in Aley there is plenty of it” .