Pascale Daher is a Dubai based digital artist and the creative voice behind ‘the fat giraffe’. Her work explores identity, self acceptance, and the power of presence through bold, expressive portraits that challenge conventional ideas of beauty.
Her portraits are known for their strong features, unusual proportions, and confident expressions. Rather than softening what is often considered imperfect, Pascale leans into it. Prominent noses, exaggerated forms, and unexpected details become symbols of character, individuality, and quiet authority.
Her work is inspired by the human need to be seen beyond perfection. Through color, expression, and form, she creates characters that feel self possessed, emotionally layered, and unapologetically present. Some carry sass, others stillness, but each one invites the viewer to question the standards that shape how we define beauty.
At the heart of Pascale’s practice is a belief that art can help us reclaim what we have been taught to hide. Her portraits celebrate the beauty of difference and the freedom that comes with standing fully in one’s own presence.
She has participated in selected exhibitions including World Art Dubai 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre, and Vibrant Visions, presented by Artezaar x Cross Borders Art Gallery in Dubai in 2024.
