Dina Zaman Opened Art Exhibition in Columbus
The exhibition titled Lore celebrates women's resilience and stories through large-scale paintings.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Fine Art
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Artist Dina Zaman is currently displaying her work at the Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center in Columbus, an exhibition that opened on Sept. 4. The show features large canvases inspired by stories from women across different backgrounds.
Why it matters
Zaman created these works to highlight the lived experiences of women and to remind viewers of the hidden power within themselves. Her process involved interviewing women from locations including the Amazon rainforest to inform her artistic narrative.
The exhibition features massive canvases ranging from 6 to 10 feet in size. This follows the artist resuming her practice in 2020 after a 20-year hiatus from professional painting.
The players
Dina Zaman
Dina Zaman is an artist who draws on personal and collected narratives to create large-scale works.
Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center
The Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center is a facility in Columbus that hosts rotating art exhibitions and classes.
Gallery 22
Gallery 22 is an exhibition space located in downtown Delaware that hosts contemporary art displays.
The details
The exhibition, titled Lore: A journey of women's stories, struggles and resilience, combines the artist's personal experiences with stories collected from women she interviewed. These diverse perspectives are expressed through large-scale paintings that anchor the current show.
Timeline
Zaman resumed her painting practice in 2020.
The exhibition opened on Sept. 4, 2026.
The exhibition concludes on Oct. 10, 2026.
A future exhibition is scheduled for May and June 2027.
Industry Dynamics
Zaman’s work aligns with the broader trend of artists utilizing ethnographic interviews to inform large-scale contemporary installations. This approach reflects a shift toward narrative-heavy fine art that seeks to archive lived human experiences within gallery environments.
Local residents can view the collection at the Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center until the exhibition closes on Oct. 10. Following this date, the works will be removed from public display until the artist's future engagement in Delaware next year.
The takeaway
Zaman's return to professional painting after two decades demonstrates the potential for creative reinvention at any stage of life. Her process underscores how combining personal reflection with community engagement can result in meaningful artistic growth.
What happens next
Dina Zaman is scheduled to exhibit her work at Gallery 22 in downtown Delaware throughout May and June 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about local creative projects in the Fine Art section.
More information
View more of the artist's portfolio on the Artist website for Dina Zaman.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Delaware Gazette.
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