Raya Matta is a visual artist of Lebanese and Greek origins, currently living between Beirut and Athens. After attending the French school of Athens, she got her master’s degree in Architecture at the Academy of Arts in Beirut and launched her own art space called “the ArtSpot” in 2009 in Beirut. Her artistic journey has always been subject to Lebanon’s instability, with her paintings often depicting human figures engaged in cultural and societal customs. The "baggage" series, influenced by the aftermath of the Beirut blast in 2020, reflects the loss of her studio and painting collection. Her architectural background is evident in the sharp, clear compositions and viewpoints of her work.