Born in 1995 in Duhok, Iraqi Kurdistan, Solin is an artist, journalist, human rights advocate, and cultural activist whose work is deeply rooted in themes of freedom, love, identity, and resilience. From an early age, she viewed art as a powerful means of expression and connection. At just fourteen years old, she presented her first collection of paintings, marking the beginning of a lifelong creative journey.

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Raised in Iraqi Kurdistan and educated in both local and Western schools, Solin was exposed to diverse cultural influences that shaped her artistic vision and worldview. Her childhood was marked by vivid memories of family gatherings in the mountains of Kurdistan, as well as the challenges faced by her community during periods of conflict, including the rise of ISIS. These experiences continue to inspire her artistic and humanitarian work.

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In 2018, Solin graduated from the University of Duhok with a Bachelor's degree in Spatial Planning. Throughout her university years, she remained actively engaged in painting, singing, and writing. Several works from this period are part of collections displayed at the Iraqi Museum of Women’s Art and the Duhok Art Gallery.

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In 2020, after years of involvement in art and human rights initiatives, Solin entered television journalism under the name Solina Eve. Through her media platform, she advocated for women's rights, challenged gender-based violence, and promoted the preservation of Kurdish cultural heritage. Among the cultural initiatives she supported was the planning project for the historic city of Amedi, a collaboration involving the World Monuments Fund, the University of Duhok, and the British Council.

Later that year, Solin was imprisoned for six months after publicly exposing a sexual predator. Refusing to be silenced, she continued speaking out against corruption and injustice in Iraq through her social media campaign, #EveFreedom.

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In September 2021, facing ongoing persecution, Solin relocated to Jordan with the support of an international organization dedicated to protecting individuals at risk for defending human rights and freedom of expression. During her time in Amman, she continued to develop her artistic practice, collaborating with local artists and musicians while producing audiovisual works. Several pieces created during this period are displayed at the residence of Mamdouh Bisharat, Duke of Mukheibeh.

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In February 2023, Solin was granted political asylum in France and settled in Paris. Since December 2023, she has been actively involved with the Maison des Journalistes, continuing her commitment to journalism, artistic expression, and advocacy.

 

Throughout her journey, Solin has continued to evolve as an artist, exploring new creative directions and expanding her cultural horizons. Over the past two years, she has traveled extensively, participating in cultural exchanges and artistic collaborations in cities ranging from Doha to New York. These experiences have inspired her latest collection, The Sky: Where Feelings Find Their Color, which explores emotion, memory, and human connection through color and form. Paintings from The Sky collection were exhibited at the Atrium Library of Sorbonne University in Paris from April 15 to May 15, 2026.