Paintings by Anas Nakawa
On view in the Zentralmensa since April 28, 2026

Hello, my name is Anas Nakawa. I am 40 years old and come from Damascus, the capital of Syria. I arrived in Germany in 2015 and spent that time intensively learning the German language. Additionally, I completed a one-year training program to become a nursing assistant.

I worked in a nursing home for about six years and have been working in a residential group for people with disabilities for roughly six months. It fills me with joy to put a smile on other people's faces—for me, that is the greatest reward.

Two years ago, I also obtained German citizenship. Recently, I have started creating paintings. For me, this is more of a natural talent than a professional hobby, and I try to work with simple materials. It brings me great joy to feel the colors in my hands and to translate my thoughts and feelings onto the canvas. My paintings are often born from impressions of my daily life or from inspiring YouTube videos that help me express my emotions.

I am by nature a very emotional, romantic, and humorous person, and I enjoy helping others. Being actively involved in various communities is something very close to my heart, as I approach life with an open mind and never want to give up - especially not when it comes to eventually finding my soulmate.

I love to travel and experience nature in all its facets. The moon, the sea, the mountains, and the sheer diversity of the natural world inspire me time and again. To me, nature possesses a magic that can only be understood by those who truly open themselves up to it and find harmony with it. "Our live is like the waves of the sea, swaying between ebb and flow - between joy and sorrow. Yet, no matter how difficult the journey may be, hold fast to the boat of patience, for only it will guide you safely to the shore."

I would like to thank everyone who supports me on my journey.

Facebook: Anas Nakawa
Instagram: @anasnakawa

Photos by Arne Wenzel
On view in the Cafeteria SUB since May 14, 2026

Encounters and moments along the way: people, spirituality and colours.

A journey in street photography eastwards along the ancient Silk Road through Turkey, India, Sri Lanka and Japan.

A brief exploration across four floors – an invitation to pause for a moment amidst the daily routine of university life.

Photographs by the Photo-AG of the Studierendenwerk Göttingen
On view in the Café Central since February 21, 2026

The photos were taken as part of the 2025 and 2026 calendars.

Contributors:

• Mehnoush Aboutorabi
• Jonatan Giering
• Leon Kausch
• Ajit Uddhao Masurkar
• Ugo Milano
• Yuwen Peng
• Dhruv Savaliya
• Alexander Spreinat
• Jan Szolnoki
• Arne Wenzel
• Shiyang Yue

Under the direction of: Wolf Schuchardt