15 Lebanese Illustrations That Greatly Reflect Cultural Aspects Of Lebanon
From humorous to ironic, and from heartwarming to inspiring, these illustrations by Lebanese artists give us visual interpretations of some aspects of the Lebanese culture and also of situations or events as perceived by the artists.
Then again, like with any and all arts, the viewers have also their own interpretations of what the piece of art in front of their eyes means to them or how it makes them feel, or how they relate to it.
That's after all the beauty of art, not just in the embellishment it brings to a space but also (or maybe mainly) in the connection the viewers feel to it, and the invisible yet existing bond that weaves its invisible way between them and the artist through the piece of art.
And these illustrations did exactly that, with Lebanon at its center.
The ongoing Lebanese lifestyle
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Candles have become the inevitable night companion of the Lebanese these days amid the dragging electricity crisis. A candle to lit up the room, a candle for some warmth, a candle to study and work...
Too bad a candle can't get you an internet connection, though, or keep your fridge running...
Illustrator: Lana Merhej
Cheers to voting for change in Lebanon
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Voting for change and celebrating it, the traditional Lebanese way... with Arak; an illustration by the Lebanese artist Tony Maalouf, expressing the nation's hope for change on Election Day 2022.
The new Lebanese trend amid the electricity crisis
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With the ongoing shortage of power supply, this optimistic Lebanese seemed quite satisfied to have found a way to adapt... on his rooftop! Once more, the Lebanese resilience strikes the challenge!
Illustrator: Tony Maalouf
Making the best out of the plight
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Illustrator Maya Fidawi got inspired by an abandoned house in Mar Mikhael, Beirut, adding details to bring it to life. "In the hope that our dear country stands up again and gets its life back," she captioned it on Instagram.
And gets its 24/7 electricity back. Cross fingers.
Lebanese mothers on a normal day
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Heroes in the shadow... absolutely hardworking and highly praiseworthy... until the shibshib slipper flies its way to you.
Illustrator: Maya Zankoul.
Kaak... Kaak... Come closer and try
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One of the best Lebanese childhood memories... "Kaak, Kaak, Arreb w Jarreb" (Kaak, Kaak, come closer and try). Is anyone here getting nostalgic?
Illustrator: Maya Fidawi.
Vibrant Beirut
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