Khadija Baker was born and educated as a youth in the Kurdish town of Amoude, Syria. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1996 and completed a Masters degree in Interior Design in 1999 from the University of Damascus, Syria. In2001, Baker moved to Montreal, Canada and worked as a graphic designer. Currently, she is completing studies in Studio Arts at Concordia University, with a major in painting and drawing, and a minor in Animation. In 2005 and 2006, Baker received a scholarship for Special Projects from the Fine Arts Students Association (FASA) at Concordia, as well as the In Bourse Scholarship (Arab World) and George Balcan Bursary for Painting and Drawing award.In 2007 she was selected for MAI mentorship program and residency for visual art program.Most recently Baker received The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, Vivacite grant award. Baker has exhibited in Canada, Lebanon,Germany, United kindom, and Syria.
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