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Saad Al-Tai 2 1997.jpg
The swirl of sandy tones with teal blues gives this composition a dramatic dynamism. The view is obstructed, however, by a barricade of jutting beams that stop the viewer from proceeding visually into the space. Tension is created by the contrast in…

Ghazi Al-Saud 1 1962.jpg
In this dynamic composition a group of stylized figures are shown in an upside-down position. The faces and general body structures indicate humans. Yet, the varied body positions of the group lend to a more complex interpretative potential; perhaps…

Khalid Al Rahal  3.jpg
Unlike Kahlid al-Rahal’s fully abstracted works, here the viewer is presented with stylized yet identifiable tent structures. Various fabric patterns are represented surrounding the left-hand tent enclosure while the smaller tent is left open. Desert…

Rajeha Alkodsy 3 1980.jpg
The most striking characteristic of this work is the exaggerated, almost grotesque, visage that holds a central position of the composition. Resting on a thin pillar, the mask-like face holds an amorphous shape with eyes, nose, and mouth floating…

Rajeha Alkodsy 5 1979.jpg
Again Alkodsky has used thick, repeated outlines to construct the composition. Here the lines form two distinct, yet abstracted, human faces seemingly square in shape. The pyramidal formation created by the stacking of the faces and the raised arms…
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