Mohannad Orabi Solo Show

Entitled "Self Portraits", Orabi's figures reflect his own struggle for life and the universality of his theme. Behind the circled faces and bent bodies what he really paints is the duality or fear and boldness, surrender and determination; in other words, life.
"This figure could be you, or me or any person out there who identifies with it." He says comparing his paintings to a family album. "While some pose to camera confidently, others smile shyly and are embarrassed to show the photo afterwards."

In his latest works, a pale grey took over his background, hence drawing more attention to the figures. His figures swing their arms challengingly at the viewer as if saying, "This is me." Many of them are wearing hats that vary from trendy caps to classical tarbooshes for no other reason than pure mathematics. "I like the relationship between the triangle (the hat), the circle (face) and the rectangle (body)," Orabi says.

Vernissage: Ayyam Dubai on Thursday 1st of October 2009 from 7pm-10pm

More info: http://www.ayyamgallery.com