Ghassan Nana, a painter known for his soft and dreamy artworks, evokes a sense of nostalgia whether he portrays landscapes or figurative scenes. Describing his artistic process, he explains how he disconnects from the world and relies on his intuition and memories, drawing from his understanding of colors and his innate sense of pleasure. He transfers his emotions into his work, infusing it with his own feelings.
Hailing from Homs, Ghassan Nana (born in 1953) pursued his studies at the Fine Arts Center in Homs and later graduated from the Department of Painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Damascus University. He creates his paintings using quick brushstrokes and delicate dabs, occasionally employing impressionistic and abstract elements with splashes of color. These misty and tranquil scenes serve as a revival of his past experiences and offer a contemplative exploration of everyday concerns. He elaborates on this, stating that his visual taste is deeply influenced by human worries, developed during a period when he focused on the essence of life and the environment. His art is imbued with elements of origin and history, such as depictions of cities with bustling markets, houses filled with people, and individuals with weary faces drained from their daily endeavors.
Nana's work has been showcased internationally in various countries, including Syria, Russia, Sweden, the UK, Jordan, Qatar, Bulgaria, Tunisia, France, and Egypt.