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Myriame Dachraoui
b. 1994, Tunisia

Myriame Dachraoui (b. 1994, Tunisia) is a self-taught painter and architect currently based and working in Tunis and London. Her primary mediums are oil and digital painting.

Dachraoui’s studio practice is based on her instinctive application of colour (notably a shadowy and blue palette), articulated in dreamlike scenes of buildings and abstract landscapes populated by her symbolic visual motifs (many drawn from the surrounding Mediterranean): from expansive valleys and protruding homes to Phoenician boats and playing cards in a seaside salon and women’s bodies. By applying her training in architecture, Dachraoui’s work takes a conscious, deeply personal look at how real spaces and structures can hold memories, unique colours and personalities, and how these attributes can manifest into new, sometimes surreal, forms on the canvas. She then asks the audience to consider the role spaces play in their own lives, applying universal themes of motherhood and cultural heritage through her visuals and motifs. The result is a series of works that are aesthetically striking and colourful while also having further allegorical layers on the power of the spaces we inhabit, should the spectator wish to engage in conversation with Dachraoui’s ideas.

She was a resident at l’atelier Selma Feriani in 2023. Recent exhibitions include an open studio at l’atelier Selma Feriani gallery in Tunis (2023), Boundless/Binding in Los Angeles (2024) and with Levitate in Shoreditch, London (2024).

Her work is sought out as part of numerous national and international collections, including Selma Feriani Gallery, Tunisia’s premier art institution, and by Touria El Glaoui, founder of the 1-54 art fair in London.

Artist Statement

In my work, I find myself drawn to a diverse range of mediums, from the traditional canvas to the realm of digital software. At the core of my work lies an exploration of mental health, with a particular focus on themes such as loneliness, solitude, and grief. I strive to craft visual narratives that convey scenes evoking contemplation and isolation.

I also like to represent architectural scenes. Whether it's capturing the interior or exterior, I carefully select perspectives, incorporate surrounding contexts, objects, and characters to craft visual narratives that express the inner workings of my experience.

Lately, I've been delving into my childhood memories and the imaginary worlds I created in my youth. By integrating these landscapes into my work, I examine the duality of my past and present selves. Through diptychs, I create two windows that engage in a dialogue between these two aspects of my identity. It is interesting to observe how these fictive places has evolved over time.

Looking ahead, I aim to continue exploring the theme of mental health from diverse angles and through various media, including digital and image-based formats. I want to reflect upon the multitudes of discourse and taboos surrounding this topic, particularly within our Oriental culture, where depression is often stigmatized.

Education

2020 B.Arch of architecture
National Architecture School of Tunis (ENAU)

Group Exhibtions

2024 'Boundless, Binding', Subliminal Projects x Emergeast, Los Angeles, USA
2022 Phosphor, creative district, Tunis, Tunisia
2022 Cyclical, curated by Kenza Zouari, Tunis, Tunisia

Projects

2023 Illustration and art direction for the animation movie “We are all made here” directed by Bochra Triki
2023 Illustration and colorist for the animation movie “Briska” directed by Nadia Rais
2018 First animation short film prize at FESPACO (Burkina)

Residencies

2023 Selma Feriani Atelier Bhar Lazreg (June to July 2023)

Private collections

Selma Feriani Collection, Tunis, Tunisia

Education

2020 B.Arch of architecture
National Architecture School of Tunis (ENAU)

Group Exhibtions

2024 'Boundless, Binding', Subliminal Projects x Emergeast, Los Angeles, USA
2022 Phosphor, creative district, Tunis, Tunisia
2022 Cyclical, curated by Kenza Zouari, Tunis, Tunisia

Projects

Residencies

2023 Selma Feriani Atelier Bhar Lazreg (June to July 2023)

Private collections

Selma Feriani Collection, Tunis, Tunisia

“In my work, I find myself drawn to a diverse range of mediums, from the traditional canvas to the realm of digital software. At the core of my work lies an exploration of mental health, with a particular focus on themes such as loneliness, solitude, and grief. I strive to craft visual narratives that convey scenes evoking contemplation and isolation. I also like to represent architectural scen

Myriame Dachraoui b. 1994, Tunisia

Myriame Dachraoui
b. 1994, Tunisia