NATHALIE Kardjian

Nathalie Kardjian is a multi-media artist of diverse cultural influences based in San Francisco. Her art is deeply rooted in her experiences, navigating through crises and hardships, emphasizing the transformative power of mental resilience and the profound strength humans can derive from confronting crises.

Characterized by bold colors and dynamic brushstrokes, Nathalie’s paintings express life’s beauty, loss, and resilience. Her artworks serve as powerful reflections of the emotions and experiences that shape our existence.

She’s best known for her ongoing documentary project “Hairlock Stories,” which she has been directing and producing since 2017, showcasing her artistic journey and the resilience humans can find in crises. She also self-directed and produced “Two Weeks in Homs,” which was featured in 2012 at the “I exist (in some way)” exhibition in Liverpool, London.

Beyond her artistic pursuits, Nathalie collaborated with global non-profits like UNHCR and IOM, providing art and theater therapy to displaced communities. She also guest spoke at Stanford University, encouraging students to explore the relationship between language, culture, and identity.

In addition to her artistic pursuits, Nathalie works as a dialogue designer, enhancing chatbot interactions and natural language understanding (NLU).