In October I was invited to take part in the 2011 Poptech conference in Camden, Maine. I was invited to give a talk about my artistic philosophy and my artwork, and to paint a canvas live during the 3-day conference. This years Poptech theme was ‘The World Rebalancing’, and so I chose to paint in … Read more

‘The works of Hurouf Al Noor (Letters of Light) present a wide range of creative approaches, which characterize contemporary Arabic calligraphy on both the visual and semantic levels. These works have been produced by five artists originating from diverse cultures across the Arab world. Each artist contributing to this group exhibition uses his personal taste, … Read more

A small social experiment, ‘This is just a phrase in Arabic’ tests the prejudice of the viewer. What do Arabic language and Arabic letters represent in North American mainstream culture? Are these letters strange and obscure, conjuring pictures of burning buildings and irrational extremists? This is a commentary on the fanfare surrounding Arabs, Persians, and … Read more

The saying ‘On the road to Damascus’ notes a pivotal change in a person’s life or an important turning point in a people’s history. I chose to paint this phrase as part of my contribution to Montreal’s Fresh Paint Gallery exhibition,curated by Elise Luong. My latest exhibition series is inspired from the recent events that … Read more

The mural entitled ‘Arabs agree to disagree’ is a commentary on the ambiguity of the revolutions that have swept North Africa and the Middle East. Borrowing the words of Ibn Khaldun, Tunisian father of sociology, el Seed makes tribute to the Arabs who have ‘agreed to disagree’ on the conditions of their rule. However, the … Read more