Merita Jaha Fine Art

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Merita Jaha Fine Art * Art gallery online
* international award-winning artist
* TEDx speaker

Fine Art Gallery

* I offer original paintings as well as prints.

* My mission is to make the world a better and more beautiful place to live.

* Every week I donate one of my paintings for charity, witch will
be created live on social media.

* I promote habits for understanding and education for sensitive perspective on art.

* I am not just an artist. I am a teacher and an activist.

* Initiating and creating the annual art auction "Children for Children" is amongst my proudest achievements.

Art is more than what we see. It is what we feel, what we discover, and what stays with us long after the moment has pas...
10/11/2026

Art is more than what we see. It is what we feel, what we discover, and what stays with us long after the moment has passed. 🎨

I'm grateful to CanvasRebel for the opportunity to share my journey as an artist, educator, and someone who believes deeply in the transformative power of creativity.

From the emotions expressed through color to the stories we discover within a painting, from inspiring young minds to witnessing art find its place in someone's life—every experience reminds me why I chose this path.

For me, art has never been simply about creating something beautiful. It is about connection, courage, resilience, and leaving something meaningful behind.

Sharing a few reflections from my recent interview. I hope these words inspire you to look at art a little differently—and perhaps discover a piece of your own story within it.

Swipe through to explore. →

Thank you, Canvas Rebel, for sharing my voice and my work. 🤍

🔗 Read the full interview: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-merita-jaha-2/

10/09/2026

Change begins when we dare to share our truth—and someone listens. 💙

Presenting “The Azure Sheep” at the Anne Frank Project’s Social Justice Festival moved me deeply. To see this work received with such openness, warmth, and connection reminded me why I create: to make space for people to feel seen, to belong, and to embrace what makes them different.

I left with a full heart, grateful for this opportunity and the incredible humans I met along the way. Thank you for welcoming my story and sharing yours. These are the moments where change begins.

09/29/2026

Something big is taking shape at Bishop Timon… 🎨

Our art students have started working on these large panels, but we’re keeping the final image a surprise for now. Any guesses what they’re going to paint? Tell us in the comments! 👀

Follow along as we share the process,🤩

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08/13/2026

A little piece of Buffalo, now at The Pom Pom Club ✨

So excited to see my Buffalo Series finding a new home at Mojo Market — prints, tees & coasters inspired by the city we love. 💙

Stop by, take a look, and take a little Buffalo home with you.

📍The Pom Pom Club at Mojo Market
3030 Delaware Ave, Buffalo

06/11/2026

A painting begins in the studio, but that is rarely where its story ends.

One of the greatest joyes of being an artist is witnessing a work find its place in someone's life. A piece that once lived in my imagination becomes part of a home, a conversation, a morning ritual, a quiet moment at the end of the day.

Over time, collectors often tell me they discover new things in a painting they hadn't noticed before. A color, a feeling, a memory, a question.

That is what I love most about art.

The relationship continues long after the painting leaves the studio.

What do you want a piece of art to hold for you in the life you're building?

Traveling Through Space '05I thought this painting was unfinished, until I saw it on the gallery wall.In that moment, it...
06/05/2026

Traveling Through Space '05

I thought this painting was unfinished, until I saw it on the gallery wall.
In that moment, it became complete in a way I couldn’t see in the studio. It didn’t need more. It needed distance, light, and time.
It also revealed something I hadn’t fully noticed before: I have been painting bikes and umbrellas since I was very young. This was never just one painting or one idea, it has been a language I’ve been speaking for years without realizing it.
Some images don’t arrive. They return. Again and again. Until you finally recognize them as your own.

Welcome.I’m Merita an international award winning artist, educator, and believer in beauty, curiosity, and human connect...
06/05/2026

Welcome.

I’m Merita an international award winning artist, educator, and believer in beauty, curiosity, and human connection.

My journey has taken me from Kosovo to the United States, through exhibitions, classrooms, and life experiences that continue to shape my work.

Through it all, art has been my way of understanding the world.

The people who connect with my work are rarely just filling a wall.

They are seeking meaning, presence, and something that reflects their lived experience.

A painting can be more than a beautiful object.
It can be a reminder of who we areand how we choose to live.

Thank you for being here.

What draws you to live with art and how can I best support you in that journey?

06/04/2026

One of the greatest privileges of being an artist is helping others discover their own creative voice.

Over the past few months, this project brought together students, community members, and a shared belief that art has the power to connect us, inspire us, and give back.

Watching these students grow in confidence, creativity, and collaboration has been one of the most rewarding parts of the journey.

Art is never just about what we create. It's about the relationships we build, the stories we share, and the impact we leave behind.

Thank you to my dear students and everyone who helped make this project possible. ❤️


05/26/2026

A gathering shaped by presence, memory, and shared humanity.
Created in collaboration with students from Bishop Timon High School, this large-scale painting reflects the quiet beauty of connection across generations, cultures, and experiences.
Around the table, belonging is felt, not spoken. A meal becomes more than food; it becomes care, dignity, and togetherness.

This work honors the table as a space where stories are shared, relationships are formed, and humanity meets in its most ordinary and sacred form.

05/21/2026

Some moments stay with you forever.

What began as a classroom project became something much deeper. A moment of connection, pride, kindness, and shared humanity.

Watching this piece unveiled and seeing the emotional response in the room reminded me why art matters. It brings people together. It creates belonging. It gives young voices a chance to leave a lasting mark on their community.

There were smiles, tears, applause, and quiet moments of reflection. Not because of a painting alone, but because people felt the heart behind it.

So proud of these students and grateful to everyone who helped bring this vision to life.

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Buffalo, NY
14217

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Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm

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