In the heart of Kurdistan’s mountainous landscapes, where personal histories blend with political realities, artist Kani Kamaran paints stories that speak louder than words. Her 2025 painting, Calling Life with Tears, stands as a visceral and emotionally charged piece that captures the multifaceted strength of Kurdish women.
Rendered in oil on canvas and spanning 350 cm in width, the work is more than a painting—it’s a statement. It reflects Kani’s deep engagement with the representation of women in Kurdish art, a topic she explored in her academic research under the supervision of Dr. Dana Mohammed Osman. Her artistic vision centers on the notion that Kurdish women play simultaneous roles—as mothers, wives, revolutionaries, protectors, and survivors.
“This piece is rooted in my family, my village, and my lived experience,” Kamaran explains. The painting features symbolic representations of her own family members—her mother, father, and sisters Karin and Devan—who serve as emotional pillars in both her life and work. The background, inspired by Warda village in Choman, channels nostalgia, belonging, and the pain of displacement.
Her canvas becomes a space where regional memory, gendered identity, and resistance converge. Kani’s art speaks not only of beauty, but also of burden—the weight of history and the ongoing complexities faced by Kurdish communities.
For Kani, art is both personal and political. Through layers of color and form, she calls out to those who are willing to listen, feel, and reflect.
Follow more of her work on Instagram at @kani____kamaran, where she continues to share glimpses of her evolving portfolio, research-driven projects, and emotional storytelling through paint.