About Ossama Nasr

Street Artist • 3D Illusionist • Visual Educator

Ossama Nasr is a Syrian-Dutch street artist born in 1985 in the village of Najran, As-Suwayda, Syria. From an early age, he showed a natural inclination for drawing and visual expression, a passion nurtured by a culturally rich environment. What began as pencil sketches in school exhibitions would later evolve into breathtaking large-scale illusions that transform flat surfaces into three-dimensional experiences.

Nasr’s journey into the world of 3D street painting began in 2012, when he discovered the art of optical illusion and geometric perspective. At the time, this genre was virtually unknown in the Arab world. Undeterred by the lack of local exposure or resources, he taught himself, experimented relentlessly, and gradually mastered the craft—pushing the boundaries of what paint and perspective can achieve. His signature approach often merges technical precision with storytelling, creating scenes that feel alive, participatory, and emotionally engaging.

Now based in Arnhem, the Netherlands (since 2017), Nasr has become a recognized figure on the global street art scene. He specializes in 3D pavement painting and airbrush techniques and has over 15 years of hands-on experience in visual arts. His works have adorned public spaces, festivals, and exhibitions across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa—from Salalah and Riyadh to Rotterdam and Pompeii. He has painted for major events such as World Street Painting in the Netherlands, the Pompei Street Art Festival in Italy, and The Main Street Festival in Saudi Arabia.

Beyond the walls and streets, Ossama views art as a powerful tool for awareness, education, and human connection. He is the founder of educational initiatives that use 3D murals to promote scientific and moral values among children and youth. One of these initiatives is designed specifically for schools and has been presented to municipalities like Arnhem.

In 2014, he was awarded the Al-Haitham Prize for Best Painter in the Arab World, and was also honored as the Most Inspiring Artist at a regional entrepreneurship congress in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. These accolades are a reflection not just of his artistic mastery, but of his dedication to bringing creativity into the public sphere where it can uplift and unite.

For Nasr, street art is more than visual spectacle—it’s a shared human moment.

“I love street art because it's raw and honest. It invites people to pause, wonder, and connect. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing someone stop in their tracks, smile, and take a photo of something I’ve created on the ground or wall. That interaction—that moment of awe—is what drives me.”

He continues to seek new ways to combine his love for 3D visual storytelling with his mission to inspire others—through public art, workshops, and cultural collaborations. Every piece he creates is a conversation with the world, a message crafted in color and illusion, meant to awaken imagination and joy in those who see it.