PATRICIA DAHER
“Everything is connected, and balance is key. I create to express the voice of nature and challenge the viewer's perception of reality.”
— Patricia Daher
Patricia Daher (b. 1988, United States) is a New York-based American-Lebanese multidisciplinary artist, poet, environmental activist, teacher, mathematician, and data analyst. Her autobiographical work redefines the intricate relationship between human societies and the natural world. Through painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, and performance art, Daher channels the wisdom of ancient cultures to inspire environmental awareness and promote peace by improving humanity's karma with nature.
Her interdisciplinary work is informed by her interests in world cultures, religions, mythology, mathematics, science, archaeology, nutrition, fashion, ancient history, sustainability, alternative healing practices and social structures. This fusion creates a layered, multidimensional narrative that invites viewers to engage with art as a universal language—one that communicates complex ideas with simplicity and depth. Capturing the zeitgeist of globalization and the digital age, Daher’s art integrates innovative materials, experimental techniques, and bold color palettes. Repetitive motifs, symbolic language, and abstract compositions form the foundation of her work. Her artistic explorations expand the boundaries of Conceptual Art, New Surrealism, Visionary Art, and Symbolism.
Born in New York in 1988, Daher was raised between New York and Beirut before relocating permanently to the U.S. in 2006. Her artistic journey began with a transition from a career in mathematics to fine art. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from Hunter College in 2015, specializing in Painting, Art History, and Near Eastern Religions. Determined to better understand the business of art, she earned her Master’s degree in Art Market Studies from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York, in 2019, receiving a fellowship award in global diversity. She then studied Data Analytics at Columbia University.
While leading a successful decade-long career as a Mathematician, where she played a key role in supporting the academic success of hundreds of students, Daher was developing a compelling visual arts practice, producing over 300 autobiographical paintings, drawings, collages, and relational aesthetic performances that foster dialogue and challenge perspectives. She then went on to work for several years in various roles in the artworld, including marketing, research, archiving, consulting and sales.
Daher’s artwork has been exhibited in several national and international art galleries and art fairs. Her accolades include the Wave Award, Catalyst Scholarship Award, and the IMPART Grant Award. Her work has also been featured in publications including The Washington Post and Hyperallergic.