Diana Ishaqat

Heritage Artist, Digital Illustrator for Non-profits

Art for Auto-Ethnography and Creative Advocacy

A Jordanian Heritage Artist and Digital Illustrator with a background in international development. Inspired by the Caucasus heritage in Jordan.

Diana Ishaqat

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Artist Bio

I'm inspired by the Caucasus heritage and Jordan's diversity and history. My background in development and my activism in women rights, peacebuilding and the preservation of heritage and culture feed into my work and are a continuation of my creative identity.

My works, from oil painting to wooden objects and illustrations used for civil society campaigns to +25 countries, including Jordan, Turkey, China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, among others.

Languages

English Arabic Russian Circassian Mandarin (Learning)

Education

Master's in Media, Campaigning and Social Change

University of Westminster

Master's in Global Affairs

Tsinghua University

Diana's work
Diana at work
Exhibition

Artist Products

Oil paintings, wood objects (miniatures, magnets), merchandise (bags, bookmarks, stickers, postcards, notebooks, accessories), civil society collaborations delivered to clients in +25 countries since 2022 from Amman, Jordan to the world.

Oil Painting

Oil Painting

Heritage inspired artwork

Wood Objects

Wood Miniatures

Handcrafted pieces

Merchandise

Merchandise

Bags, bookmarks, accessories

Digital Illustration

Digital Illustration

Campaign graphics

Oil Painting

Oil Painting

Cultural narratives

Merchandise

Postcards & Stickers

Cultural designs

Exhibits and Events

From 2021 onwards, the year I decided it was a good idea to start sharing my work, my art has been showcased, and I have been offered opportunities to discuss it with international organizations such as the UNESCO, UNDP, and Konrad Adenauer Foundation, as well as emerging and established actors in Jordan such as Al Jeel Al Jadeed Club for Circassian Culture, 3J Gallery and Experiences, Jordan News, among others.

During a time of war and violent radicalism being promoted as a norm and a fact of life, I am appreciative of the many platform opportunities I continue to have to speak about heritage art, and art in general, for advocacy, dialogue, and change.

Collaborated With

UNESCO
UNDP
Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Al Jeel Al Jadeed Club
3J Gallery
Jordan News

Civil Society Projects

I have been working in the development sector with local and international organizations since 2016.

I provide consultancy services in communications, campaigning, and community engagement, combining development practice experience with the arts.

Peace Starts Here Campaign

Since 2023, I have illustrated for and participated in the Peace Starts Here Campaign by Peace Direct, with my work featured in social media materials, campaign communications, and print materials.

Comics & Illustrations

I have created comics for Peace Direct and children's Nur Magazine in Kabardino-Balkaria, bringing stories of peace and culture to young audiences.

Sakeena Organization

My illustrations have been featured on the website of Sakeena, a Jordanian organization focused on the future of orphans after they graduate from foster homes.

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