The colors we carry - solo art exhibition by Lea Nasnas Chami at Welhavens Studio Galleri in Oslo (15 oct -18 nov 2026)
Through painting, collage and symbolic figures, Léa Nasnas Chami, norwegian artist from lebanon, explores the emotions that remain within us: love, memory, rupture, protection and hope. Created across different periods and places, these works form an emotional map of what we carry, what connects us and how we begin again.
welhavens gate 8A - Oslo - Norway
I - Emotional landscapes - Works exploring grief, resilience, memory, vulnerability, and transformation
II- Hope, Freedom and Permission to Bloom - A celebration of growth, resilience, friendship, and the courage to begin again
III- Bonds That Sustain Us - Reflections on family, friendship, faith, belonging, and the invisible forces that carry us forward
IV- Wonder, Presence & Inner Stillness - Paintings inspired by contemplation, mindfulness, beauty, and moments of grounded awareness
About the Artist : Léa Nasnas Chami (b. 1981) is a Norwegian visual artist, born in Lebanon, whose practice explores emotional memory, personal transformation, and human connection. Working across painting, collage, and mixed media, she has developed a distinctive approach she describes as Emotion Art, using color, symbolism, and layered compositions to give form to inner experiences. Alongside her artistic practice, Léa is a certified Biological Decoding Therapist, NLP Technician, and Therapeutic Art Life Coach. She teaches art classes for adults and children, contributes as an artist and board member of Beyond Art, and works at the French School in Oslo. Her work invites viewers to embrace emotional authenticity and discover beauty, resilience, and meaning within life's experiences. Her favorite quote : "We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another." Visit www.leanasnas.com for more information
About the Gallery: Welhavens Studio Galleri is a multicultural therapeutic art space located in the heart of Oslo. Established in 2025, the gallery presents curated exhibitions, pop-up events, affordable art, and handcrafted artistic products by both emerging and established artists from around the world. In addition to exhibitions, the gallery offers acrylic painting courses, therapeutic art sessions, team-building workshops, and creative experiences in English, French, Norwegian, and Lebanese Arabic for both adults and children. For enquiries: welhavensstudiogalleri@gmail.com
Giving Back : Throughout this exhibition, 20% of all artwork sales by Léa Nasnas Chami will be donated to the Lebanese Red Cross, supporting humanitarian and emergency relief efforts in Lebanon.
Credit Photos @dtkvictor Victor De Turkheim
