Determination
Artist: Ban
Medium: Colored Pencil
Age: 17
Country: Jordan
Determination
Artist: Ban
Medium: Colored Pencil
Age: 17
Country: Jordan
What Is the Story?
My story is about a normal girl living a life with her family (me) receiving her education and then suddenly found herself living in an orphanage. That’s why I drew a doll sewing herself. The doll represents me and the butterfly inside the cage represents my feelings there.
Why did You Select this Story?
I chose my story because it made me stronger and shaped me into the person I am today. I want other people to learn from my story about determination and that nothing is impossible, no matter how hard things seem.
Who is in Your Story?
The whole story revolves around me and my personal experience.
Where does It Take Place?
In an orphanage.
When does it Take Place?
Everything started on December 30, 2024 and ended on July 7, 2025.
What do you want to be Understood about You/Your Culture?
I want them to know anything if possible no matter how hard it seems. Never give up as long as you are alive you can start over and over again and you should depend on your self and keep going.
About the Artist
Family Details
I have 4 siblings, 3 sisters and 1 brother.
In each celebration we cook dolma, it is an Iraqi traditional dish. [Note: Dolma is a traditional Middle Eastern dish of vegetables stuffed with spiced rice, herbs, and sometimes meat, simmered in a tangy tomato-based broth.]
In What Ways is Cultural Heritage Important?
It represents my identity and reflects my beliefs.
Likes and Dislikes
I like determination, studying and learning new things. However I don’t like laziness, irresponsibility and being hopeless.
Free Time Activities
I am so interested in languages. I can understand 4 languages. I speak English, Arabic, Korean and am learning Spanish.
My Role Model
My mom because she is a very passionate person, and a positive person who never gives up.
Career Goals
When I grow up I want to be a doctor or to study something about chemistry, because I am really interested in it.
