Fatima El-Hajj, born in 1953, embarked on her artistic journey in the late 1970s when she graduated from the Institut des Beaux-Arts at the Lebanese University in Beirut. She further pursued her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Leningrad and completed her education at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 1983. Notably, in 1985, she received the prestigious Picasso Prize in Madrid. Since then, she has been teaching at the Institut des Beaux-Arts in Beirut while consistently exhibiting her works since 1986. Her exhibitions have taken place in Lebanon, as well as in other renowned Arab countries such as Kuwait, UAE, Syria, Bahrain, Morocco, and Qatar. She has also showcased her art in Europe, particularly in Spain and France.
Fatima El-Hajj draws inspiration for her landscape paintings from the enchanting gardens and parks she encountered during her travels across Lebanon, Yemen, Morocco, and France. Through her vibrant palette and a keen recollection of the shapes, colors, and light she experienced in these places, she captures the essence of their surroundings and the people who inhabit them. While her art often portrays her personal garden situated in front of her studio in Rmaileh, reminiscent of Claude Monet's iconic garden in Giverny, it is important to note that Fatima El-Hajj's garden is distinct in nature and more modest compared to the works of the Impressionist master.

Within her paintings, she tirelessly portrays various aspects of her interior garden, evoking a sense of tranquility and beauty. Whether it is a solitary woman engrossed in reading or contemplation, a couple captivated by music, or small groups of people enjoying village or city fairs, Fatima El-Hajj's art invites viewers to discover their own inner gardens—a personal paradise that brings serenity, beauty, and enchantment.
Fatima El-Hajj openly expresses her admiration for renowned painters such as Edouard Vuillard, Henri Matisse, and especially Pierre Bonnard, as well as the Lebanese and Parisian artist Shafic Abboud, who served as her teacher and a source of inspiration. She considers herself a follower of this artistic school and expresses gratitude to these great masters for guiding her towards her own artistic path.