Amal Jarrahi, PhD

Amal Jarrahi, an alchemist of art and words, invites you into the living canvas of her existence. Born in Bizerte, a Tunisian city nestled in the north, she has spent her life navigating between the colors of paint and the language of literature, crafting a narrative as diverse and vibrant as her art pieces.

“In the language of color and texture, I found the deepest expression of my ties to the land of my birth and the cultures that have shaped me,”

Her childhood home was always a canvas of poetry, with her poet father hosting wandering artists, sowing the seeds of a fervent passion for art. These early influences, combined with her love for literature, sparked in her an aspiration to explore the links between literature and visual arts.

Continuing her dance with words, Amal journeyed through the halls of Aix-Marseille University, weaving a tapestry of knowledge in French literature that culminated in a Ph.D. From there, she took flight to the ancient lands of Iran where she honed her talent for painting, bringing canvases to life that tell tales of her homeland.

Amal’s career is a kaleidoscope of talents. From 2010, she imparted her wisdom to young minds at the Ministry of Education in Tunisia. In 2020, her journey led her to the Higher Institute of Environmental Technologies, Urban Planning and Building, broadening her influence as an educator.

Amal’s artistry is not confined to canvases; she is a virtuoso of words, critiquing literature with a keen precision. Her published works illuminate the relationship between literature and visual arts, exploring varied themes from orientalism to silence in the works of Albert Camus.

“Each stroke is a word, each painting a narrative, reflecting the interplay of literature and visual art that has fueled my passion.”

Her paintings, like visual verses of poetry, have adorned the walls of various exhibitions in Korea. Each brushstroke on her canvas tells a story – of her land, of her characters merging with their surroundings, and of time weaving its thread through their life.

Amal Jarrahi’s world is a crossroads between art and literature, a captivating symphony that resonates with her unique perspective. Browse this site to uncover Amal’s multicolored odyssey, her achievements as a contemporary artist and literary critic, and her ceaseless exploration of the ties between literature, art, and life.