Lamis Kanaan
Lamis Kanaan, Jordan born artist currently residing in San Francisco. After graduating from Ringling College of Art + Design, Lamis started working as a licensed Interior Designer. Throughout her professional career, she has led design and creative direction on large commercial projects, including hotels, restaurants, multi-family condos, medspas, and more. Lamis began rug-making in 2022 as a creative outlet, and it soon catalyzed the connection between her Eastern heritage and her Western influences.
Named after her Bosnian grandmother, Lamis’s attraction to the art of textile making is as serendipitous as it is meaningful. Her name — meaning “soft to the touch” — holds rich heritage from its Arabic origins and beautifully relates to her passion for textiles.
This focus on soft fabrics and vibrant colors in her touchable artwork empowers Lamis to bridge both sides of self