From Research to Art: Inside the Creative Process of Dana Barqawi

In this episode, we sit down with multidisciplinary artist and urban planner Dana Barqawi to explore the power of art as resistance, storytelling, and truth-telling.

Dana’s work challenges colonial narratives, honors Indigenous identity, and reflects the interconnectedness of womanhood, history, and community. Her creative process begins with deep research and writing; transforming emotion and lived experience into visual language that speaks across generations.

Topics we explore:
 • Art as communication and community-building
 • Palestinian identity and Indigenous storytelling
 • Womanhood, memory, and intergenerational influence
 • Art as resistance to colonial narratives
 • Channeling emotion into purpose and movement
 • The global interconnectedness of oppression but also freedom

If you’re drawn to Palestinian art, social impact, or creative resistance, this conversation offers a powerful look into how art can mobilize, heal, and hold our collective histories.

🌿 Explore Dana’s work: danabarqawi.com
📸 Connect with Dana on Instagram: Dana_Barqawi

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