OMAR IBRAHIM
#ARTIST160 | SYRIAN
Omar Ibrahim is a Syrian artist who now lives and works in France, where he continues to explore the profound relationship between the self and the surrounding environment through his visual art. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Damascus, where he specialised in sculpture, Ibrahim’s work delves into the complex interactions between people, animals, and objects, and how these relationships are shaped by their environment. His art reflects a deep introspection into his own identity, shaped by the political, social, and psychological contexts of his experiences in Syria, particularly during times of revolution, war, and conflict.
Ibrahim’s artistic journey is marked by a desire to bring his personal experiences into the public domain, using his work to communicate the effects of his time. He views his art as a form of resistance against the destructiveness of war, positioning the act of creation as a counterbalance to the act of death. His work resonates with universal themes, seeking to connect with the human experience across different times and places, offering a poignant commentary on the fragility and resilience of life.
In addition to his visual art, Ibrahim has a profound connection to Arabic calligraphy, which he taught at the School of Political Science - SciencesPo - in Paris and Reims, and currently teaches at the École supérieure d’art Pays Basque (ESAPB). He approaches Arabic script as a living element, engaging with it as one might with a dance partner, moving fluidly across the blank canvas. Through this practice, Ibrahim expresses his convictions, using calligraphy as a means to defy reality and explore themes of emancipation, lightness, and freedom, offering hope through the elegance of the written word.
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#ARTIST160 | SYRIAN
Omar Ibrahim is a Syrian artist who now lives and works in France, where he continues to explore the profound relationship between the self and the surrounding environment through his visual art. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Damascus, where he specialised in sculpture, Ibrahim’s work delves into the complex interactions between people, animals, and objects, and how these relationships are shaped by their environment. His art reflects a deep introspection into his own identity, shaped by the political, social, and psychological contexts of his experiences in Syria, particularly during times of revolution, war, and conflict.
Ibrahim’s artistic journey is marked by a desire to bring his personal experiences into the public domain, using his work to communicate the effects of his time. He views his art as a form of resistance against the destructiveness of war, positioning the act of creation as a counterbalance to the act of death. His work resonates with universal themes, seeking to connect with the human experience across different times and places, offering a poignant commentary on the fragility and resilience of life.
In addition to his visual art, Ibrahim has a profound connection to Arabic calligraphy, which he taught at the School of Political Science - SciencesPo - in Paris and Reims, and currently teaches at the École supérieure d’art Pays Basque (ESAPB). He approaches Arabic script as a living element, engaging with it as one might with a dance partner, moving fluidly across the blank canvas. Through this practice, Ibrahim expresses his convictions, using calligraphy as a means to defy reality and explore themes of emancipation, lightness, and freedom, offering hope through the elegance of the written word.
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#ARTIST160 | SYRIAN
Omar Ibrahim is a Syrian artist who now lives and works in France, where he continues to explore the profound relationship between the self and the surrounding environment through his visual art. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Damascus, where he specialised in sculpture, Ibrahim’s work delves into the complex interactions between people, animals, and objects, and how these relationships are shaped by their environment. His art reflects a deep introspection into his own identity, shaped by the political, social, and psychological contexts of his experiences in Syria, particularly during times of revolution, war, and conflict.
Ibrahim’s artistic journey is marked by a desire to bring his personal experiences into the public domain, using his work to communicate the effects of his time. He views his art as a form of resistance against the destructiveness of war, positioning the act of creation as a counterbalance to the act of death. His work resonates with universal themes, seeking to connect with the human experience across different times and places, offering a poignant commentary on the fragility and resilience of life.
In addition to his visual art, Ibrahim has a profound connection to Arabic calligraphy, which he taught at the School of Political Science - SciencesPo - in Paris and Reims, and currently teaches at the École supérieure d’art Pays Basque (ESAPB). He approaches Arabic script as a living element, engaging with it as one might with a dance partner, moving fluidly across the blank canvas. Through this practice, Ibrahim expresses his convictions, using calligraphy as a means to defy reality and explore themes of emancipation, lightness, and freedom, offering hope through the elegance of the written word.
For sizing and delivery details click HERE.
