Elias Naman is an Italian-Syrian sculptor renowned for his mastery of direct carving, an intuitive technique that allows the natural properties of marble to shape his creative process. Without preparatory sketches or machinery, Naman sculpts by hand, forging a deep, unfiltered dialogue between artist and stone. His work explores themes of identity, spirituality, and the human condition, capturing fleeting emotions in enduring materials.

A graduate of the University of Fine Arts in Damascus, Naman further refined his craft at the Academy of Fine Arts in Carrara, where he specialised in Sacred Art and Marble Sculpture. His sculptures have been exhibited internationally, from Italy, France, and Switzerland to Lebanon, Norway, and the Vatican. His works are featured in prominent galleries, private collections, and public installations, including the Syriac Catholic Church in Rome and the Pontifical Lateran University.

Naman’s latest series, Fragments of Humanity, continues his exploration of the soul’s imprint on stone, using prestigious marbles such as Black Portoro, Calacatta, and Statuario from Carrara.