LINA NOUEIRI

Lina is a British-Lebanese artist based in London with a background in architecture. She studied for 10 years in the field before switching careers to become a freelance artist in 2022, after graduating from her MA in Architecture at the Royal College of Art.

Her art practice explores ways in which we connect with each other as humans. Many of these scenes depict the sharing of meals, seen by her as a universal symbol of care and effort shown to one another. Lina's paintings evoke a sense of joy in the mundane, and aim to feel familiar whether you recognise the table, people or room.

Lina Noueiri's background in architecture influences her way of using composition to tell a story within her artwork. From exagerated perspectives, to feeling like you are within the scene, to a sense of energy and chaos in the movement of hands, her paintings feel like snapshots of mundane yet joyful moments.

The medium of choice for Lina varies over the course of time, starting with watercolour, then gouache and now oil paint. However, she is always aiming to develop her technical skills and try out a new style or medium between working on her cohesive body of work.

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Exhibitions & Publications

  • Creative Minds: Espacio Galleries - London, Exhibition, 2026
  • Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours: Mall Galleries - London, Exhibition, 2026
  • From the Kitchen to the Gallery, Civic Lab - London, Exhibition, 2025
  • Open Art Spaces: LOVE - London, Exhibition, 2025
  • 76th Annual Exhibition, Chelsea Art Society - London, Exhibition, 2025
  • Turning Winn’s Gallery into a Home, Waltham Collective - London, Exhibition, 2025
  • Cats in Cartoons digital presentation at Cartoon Museum - London, Exhibition, 2025
  • Jackson’s Art Prize (3 Artworks Longlisted) - 2025
  • ING Discerning Eye Competition: Mall Galleries - London, Exhibition, 2024
  • Open Art Spaces: COLOUR - London, Exhibition, 2024
  • The Secret Salon Projekt: All I Ever Wanted was Everything - London, Exhibition, 2024
  • Fox Yard Studios: Spring Awakening - Stowport, Exhibition, 2024
  • Drama Proof Pigeon Club: Zine 3 - Publication, 2024
  • Curtains: Alchemy Experiment - Publication, 2024
  • OUR EARTH Event: Insecta Collective - Virtual Exhibition, 2024
  • Emotion: Art Ascent - Publication, 2024
  • RBA Annual Exhibition: Mall Galleries - London, Exhibition, 2024
  • Print it: APS Gallery - Leeds, Exhibition & Publication, 2024
  • Portraits Virtual Exhibition: Omnibus Gallery - Virtual Exhibition, 2024
  • Young Artist Competition: OAS - Oxford, Exhibition, 2023
  • Win it: APS Gallery - Leeds, Exhibition, 2023

Art & Architecture Work Experience

Artist & Illustrator, London — Self-Employed (Aug  2022 -  ongoing)

  • Creating a business called Lina Nou Studio, managing projects, tracking finances, designing branding & website. Selling to clients in person and online. Working to a brief with art commissions. Planning and hosting workshops and events.ckaged by me. Showcasing artwork in galleries / publications.

Life Drawing Class Host, London — Soho Life Drawing (Jul - Aug  2024)

  • Setting up & hosting a life drawing workshop in London. Providing guidance and tips to guests.

Architectural Designer, London — Freelance (Dec 2022 - Jan 2023)

  • RIBA Stages 1 and 2. Worked with a private client to develop & draw plans, sections and elevations for a Garden Office building planning proposal.   

Part 1 Architectural Assistant, London — Darling Associates Architect (Feb 2019 - Aug 2021)

  • RIBA Stages 1, 2, 3, and 4. Focused on pre-applications and planning applications. Was the lead designer for a Grade II listed hotel redesign that successfully received planning permission. Undertook CBDs & mentored a new Part 1 Architectural Assistant.

Architectural Assistant, London — Alex Tart Architects LTD (May 2017 - Oct 2017)

  • RIBA Stages 1 and 2. Developed graphics, managed admin tasks, marketing design and updated architectural drawings. Conducted site visits and client meetings.

Architectural Assistant, London — Hutchison Kivotos LTD (Jul 2016 - Aug 2016)

  • RIBA Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4. Designed interiors using Vectorworks 2D & 3D and Google Sketchup. Updated drawings and worked as part of a team to send drawings for tender.

Student Assistant (Volunteer), Oxford — Riach Architects (Jun 2012)

  • Grew a basic understanding of  working  in an Architectural Firm. Was mentored, given small projects, and taught basic skills of Google Sketchup and AutoCAD. 

Assistant Artist, Oxford — ‘Home’ (2013-2014)

  • Volunteer role aiding artist Gerard Hanson to design the international photography competition. Hosted workshops at local schools & designed the exhibition structures. 

Formal Education

Higher Education:

  • Royal College of Art, London - MA Architecture
  • University of Westminster, London - BA(Hons) Architecture
  • Oxford Brookes University, Oxford - Art & Design Foundation (BTEC)

Other Courses:

  • Social Pottery - Beginners Throwing (2026)
  • Skandihus - Ceramics: Handbuilding & Throwing (2025)
  • University of Arts London, Graphic Design Projects - Online Course (2025)
  • London Art Academy, London - Portrait Oil Painting (2024)
  • SOAS, London - (Pre-intermediate) Colloquial Levantine Arabic (2024)
  • 2D With Jocie, 2D Photoshop Animation - Online Short Course (2023)   
  • Oxford Brookes University, Oxford - Experimental Life Drawing(2013)
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