REALITY & NOT REALITY ALI HAMMOUD 09
BIOGRAPHY Born in Beirut in 1954, Ali showed a passion for art at an early age. His early display of talent led to commissions to draw famous politicians, iconic religious figures such as saints and later he had the opportunity to join the School of Fine Art in Beirut in 1970 at the age of 16. Working and studying, he promoted his art to, art collectors and art dealers. During this period, Ali had a number of exhibitions and his love for travel plus his vision of the future lead to a journey to England in the year 1975. In his continuous longing to create, Ali applied and was accepted to the prestigious fine art schools in England, Dunstable College of Fine Art. While in London, he met many mature and famous artists such as David Hockney, and was moved by his ingenious ability to transmit his wild imagination into paintings. Although influenced by Hockney, an early friendship with Basil Alkazzi in Kuwait in 1982, was Ali’s’ principal inspiration. This was a break from abstract expressionism to the process itself of painting freely. Ali was later recognized by Mr. Alkazzi who’s work now is in many historic and famous museums all over the world.
In 1980 Ali graduated from Dunstable College of Arts which marked the beginning of his world traveling and paintings. Ali feels that travelling is a necessity. Traveling feeds him creatively and provides answers to his inner questions. Some locations made such an impression on his soul that he knows they shaped the direction of his work.
EXHIBITIONS
2000-2008 selling work online to private collectors across the world1999 Solo show Alkuzama Hotel, Riyadh1994
Group show, Sursock Gallery, Sursock Museum, Lebanon1993 Group show, The Art Shop, Dubai1992 Group show, International Art Exhibition, Sharjah1992 Group show, Royal Society of Portrait Painters Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London1991 Group show, Luton Museum, Beds1990 Group show, The Walter Rothschild Museum, Tring, Bucks1989 Group show, The Arndale Centre, Luton, Beds1988 Group show, The Howard Centre, Bedford1987 Group show, Royal Academy Summer show, London.1986 Group show, Abdullah Al Salem Hall, Kuwait.1985 Group show, International Art Center, Kuwait. 1984 Group show, Rochane Gallery, Kuwait1983 Group show, International Art Festival, Kuwait.1981 Group show, Union Méditerranéenne pour l'Art Moderne, Beirut, Lebanon
SOME WORK 2008
Cosmic evolution I 2008 Acrylic on canvas 46x100cm
Cosmic evolution II 2008 Acrylic on canvas 45.5x61 cm
Cosmic evolution III 2008 Acrylic on canvas 90.5x90 cm
Cosmic evolution IV 2009 Acrylic on canvas 45.5x61 cm
Cosmic evolution V 2009 Acrylic on canvas 45.5x61 cm
Cosmic evolution VI 2009 Acrylic on canvas 45.5x61 cm
Cosmic evolution VII 2009 Acrylic on canvas 45.5x61 cm
Cosmic evolution VIII 2009 Acrylic on canvas 45.5x61 cm
Cosmic evolution IX 2009 Acrylic on canvas 45.5x61 cm
Cosmic evolution X 2009 Acrylic on canvas 45.5x61 cm
Cosmic evolution XI 2009 Acrylic on canvas 45.5x61 cm
Cosmic womb XII 2009 Acrylic on canvas 45.5x61 cm
Cosmic evolution XIII 2009 Acrylic on canvas 45.5x61 cm
Cosmic evolution XIV 2009 Acrylic on canvas 45.5x61 cm