Panels
Waves
ZXXRU (circa. 2017)
Literature
The Milk & Molasses Collection
Coming, sooner than later
Tattoos
About The Artist
I am Nadim Zaru, grandson of the renowned Palestinian multimedia artist Samia Zaru. I grew up in the same house as my grandmother, watching her paint, create sculptures, and speak passionately about freedom. Her pro-Palestinian stance and dedication to art as a form of resistance deeply shaped my understanding of creative expression as a tool for liberation.
My other grandparents still live in Bethlehem, and I have been crossing the border from Amman to the West Bank my whole life to visit them. These constant journeys through checkpoints and between worlds have manifested into my profound love for freedom and, most importantly, my faith in Christ through visiting the churches and monasteries of Palestine.
I believe resurrection is a reflection of true power, the power to transcend and transform in the face of evil. This philosophy flows through every piece I create, whether it's visual art, soundscapes, literature, or tattoo designs - all born from the intersection of heritage, faith, and the eternal quest for freedom.
Inspiration
Samia Zaru
My grandmother, Samia Taktak Zaru, is a Palestinian multimedia artist, designer, painter, and sculptor born in Nablus in 1938. She was among the first artists in Jordan to create installations for public spaces, pioneering installation art in the Arab world since 1986. Her works, which include welding and casting in metals, can be found in prestigious collections including the Vatican Museum, the Rockefeller Art Collection, and the Jordan Royal Court.
As a founding member of the Jordan National Gallery and a UNESCO expert on arts education, she has dedicated her life to using art as a bridge for understanding and resistance. Her bold use of colors, integration of Palestinian embroidery into paintings, and unwavering pro-Palestinian stance taught me that art is never neutral - it is always a statement, always a form of freedom.
From watching her transform scrap metals into profound sculptures to hearing her speak about justice and identity, I learned that true artistry emerges from the courage to confront injustice and the wisdom to create beauty even in the face of oppression. Her legacy flows through every stroke of my work, every note I compose, and every design I create.