Multidisciplinary Artist & Visual Anthropology Consultant. Exploring Memory, Lineage, and Identity through Art and Cultural Research.
From custom artworks to creative consultancy, the practice shapes spaces and projects with depth, emotion, and meaning—guided by themes of memory, lineage, and the feminine experience.
Open to representation, advisory collaboration, and commissioned projects through art consultants and cultural advisors operating across the GCC.
Mona Al-Qanai
is a GCC-based contemporary artist whose practice bridges conceptual inquiry and commissioned production. Her portfolio includes works developed for private collectors, site-specific contexts, and curated projects across the region.
Informed by regional context and international contemporary discourse, Mona’s practice is grounded in research, narrative, and material sensitivity. She collaborates closely with art consultants, curators, and cultural advisors seeking artists capable of delivering refined, context-responsive work for private, corporate, and cultural environments across the GCC.
Working through a multidisciplinary creative practice, Mona engages with art, culture, and design as interconnected disciplines. Her work supports projects ranging from commissioned artworks and cultural initiatives to creative direction for residential and commercial spaces—each rooted in strong conceptual foundations and visual clarity.
Whether developing an independent artwork or contributing to a larger cultural vision, Mona’s approach centers on ideas translated into meaningful visual narratives—shaping spaces and experiences with depth, emotion, and purpose.
What is offered:
Art & Illustration
Cultural & Conceptual Projects
Design & Art Consultancy
Creative Direction for Spaces (Residential & Commercial)
Open to commissioned projects and professional representation through art consultants and cultural advisors operating across the GCC.
Feature Products
Our featured works and collaborations embody the intersection of art, material, and space — created for those who value narrative, texture, and emotional depth in design.
Each piece and service reflects a dialogue between heritage and modernity, translating artistic vision into tangible form.
Original artworks & Limited-Edition prints are Available—contact Us for details.
Discover our Services
“I work with collectors, designers, cultural institutions, and private clients.”
Cultural & Conceptual Projects Service- Art Direction & Visual Consulting
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Length of Service:
Typically 2–6 weeks (depending on project scope).
Price Range:
per project
or monthly retainers from $1,500 – $4,000 for ongoing partnerships.
Why It’s Unique:
Bridging fine art and spatial design, this service creates a cohesive visual language that connects art, architecture, and narrative.
Art & Illustration Service- Drawing & Painting for Interiors
Tailored artworks on paper or canvas, designed to complement architectural and interior design concepts. Each piece is developed through consultation to ensure harmony with the project’s tone, palette, and spatial narrative.
Length of Service:
2–4 weeks (including consultation, concept sketch, and final delivery).
Price Range:
(small to medium works)
(large or site-specific works).
Why It’s Unique:
Every piece is not just an artwork but a bespoke design element — created to enhance atmosphere, balance materials, and connect with the emotional rhythm of the space.
Design + Consultancy Service - Cultural & Conceptual Projects
Commissioned works exploring memory, heritage, and identity — developed for galleries, design studios, and cultural institutions. These projects often merge artistic expression with curatorial storytelling.
Length of Service:
6–12 weeks (concept to completion).
Price Range:
depending on scale, research depth, and exhibition deliverables.
Why It’s Unique:
Each commission becomes a dialogue between culture and contemporary design, offering clients not just artwork, but a layered narrative experience.
Creative Direction for Spaces (residential / commercial)
Space analysis and narrative development.Concept boards, palettes, and visual direction. Artwork curation and placement strategy. Collaboration with designers, architects, or homeowners
Length of Service:
Typically 4–10 weeks depending on project scale and depth of research.
Why It’s Unique:
You receive more than aesthetic guidance — you receive a curated cultural narrative woven into your space. Each project blends heritage, identity, and contemporary design to create environments that feel meaningful, intentional, and alive.
What Our Clients Say
“Her Collection Bears Spontaneity Tinged With Philosophical Expressions.”
Gulfweekly Newspaper - Journalist
“Owning one of Mona’s works is like holding a ritual in silence. “
Private Collector - Kuwait
“Our clients appreciate the emotional depth and cultural relevance of our work. Here’s what they have to say about their experiences with Mona Al-Qanai's art and consultancy services. 'Mona's work transformed our space and connected us to our heritage in a way we never imagined possible.”
Hanan Badiei, Senior Account Manager - Openware
“Created Quite A Stir In The Local Art Scene. Her Paintings, As Much As They Are Unique, Portray Life In Its Essence. “
Aabha Gandhi - Journalist
“She Can Convey Such Movement And Even Emotion With Such Clear Sparsity, Which Is A Miracle Even To The Most Trained Eye.”
Hannah Lee Jones - Journalist
“Art Is Forever Fine, Beautiful, And Aesthetic, Especially When Crafted Meaningfully With An Aim And A Sense Of Objectivity.”
Nancy Oteifa - Journalist