Dalia Saafan
Dalia Saafan
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Artist Biography
Dalia Saafan, a graphic designer and teacher, earned her Bachelor of Interior Design degree in 1993 in her native Egypt.She arrived in Canada in 1995 and continued to work as an instructor, craft producer, and designer. It wasn’t until Dalia moved to Canada that she was introduced to her current medium of choice: glass.
Dalia found glass to be a discipline that could blend all her creative strengths: painting, interior design, and warm glass. Her work combines elements of Bedouin culture and near eastern rural colours with the addition of plant-inspired motifs and Arabic or English calligraphy. Her portfolio includes an array of spontaneous and methodical exhibition and retail pieces, but also a number of unique commissions. Dalia’s style celebrates both her Egyptian roots and her new Canadian home. Dalia Is a Professional Member at Alberta Craft Council.
Image Gallery
spirals
Spirals
Spirals
Spirals 2018,60.5''x63.5'',Fusedglass ,using glass colors and gold leaf (7)
Spirals
Spirals/ Copper
Quran surah al Kursi
Ocean glass
Teal boat /Collaboration work with Andrea Itzeck
The idea for creating the boat was a long desired artistic endeavor.During the firing process, one of the sides of the boat cracked so beautifully in such a way that we decided to leverage this uniquenes in the glass by connecting the broken pieces .
Teal boat / collaboration work with Andrea Itzeck
The idea for creating the boat was a long desired artistic endeavor.During the firing process, one of the sides of the boat cracked so beautifully in such a way that we decided to leverage this uniqueness in the glass by connecting the broken pieces