Weibdeh in the Eye of an Artist

Rana

Rana A. Safadi is an award winning cultural consultant and trainer.  She was born and raised in Amman and specializes in cultural and art experiences including tours in Jordan. She is intimately acquainted with Jordan’s rich history and diverse culture as well as the contemporary geography and dynamics. 
Her TEDX talk “The Story of Amman” showcases her passion towards her city.  She also participates in moderating and conducting workshops and lectures on cultural heritage with other organizations such as Tiraz, Petra National Trust, and the Friends of Archeology and Heritage in Jordan.
She studied literature, arts and tourism in Jordan, Austria and France. 
She brings together the practical street smarts of the Jordanian cities and villages with the sensibilities of the artist who has ‘seen’ and ‘documented’ her country through the media of photography, oil painting and mixed media. 
Rana’s experience includes working as Cultural and Development Specialist with the American Embassy in Amman for over 14 years and as Country Director for the Jordan Parks Project/Partnership for Environmental and Cultural Tourism.
For the past 4 years, she has been the managing partner of the “House of Culture” Company that specializes in cultural heritage, culture and tourism consultancy.
Rana has published a book entitled “Letters of Gold:  State of the Spirit” where she has presented a map of the heart, her inspirations as well as her artistic vision.  Her oeuvres are emblems of emotional states – or spiritual states.  She also included the oldest surviving Arabic poetry, the “Golden” or “Hanging” poems, so admired in the pre-Islamic era.