Ayad Fadel
Wishes and Memories
May 6 – June 3, 2016
“Wishes & Memories” by Ayad Fadel, is an exhibition of figurative expressionist paintings. Fadel’s artistic work, through the abstract and figurative depictions, exhibits the essence of the subject in his paintings. His expression, through both color and expressive activity, emotively depicts the pain and hopes of his native country of Iraq. Incorporating culturally relevant design and symbols, as well as artistic aspirations of what the future may evidence, his work reveals the hopes and dreams held by many of what a truly democratic and independent Iraq may look like. Born in Baghdad, Iraq, Fadel demonstrated artistic strengths early in life, drawn to creating artistic expression in drawing and painting. Ayad Fadel pursued painting and drawing through which the small truths of life and the deeper aspects of the human experience could be expressed. Fadel pursued his studies in the Academy of Fine Art in Baghdad. He was driven to make Ayad Fadel: Wishes & the artistic process a true engagement with others, and continuously sought out the public space to paint portraits and to document public life in his Memories Opening Reception: May 6, 2016 6-‐ paintings. 8pm May 6 – June 8 Fadel states, “My native country is riddled with beauty and danger. These two extremes impact the soul very deeply. No one chooses openly to leave their homeland, but when life has been completely disrupted and normalcy and healthy existence is no longer possible, one must leave with the hopes of creating a better future from afar. It is, therefore, natural that my art should convey my hopes and aspirations for the best of the human experience and for all the people of Iraq; as well as those who help support progress. While I was forced to flee to a new land, my belief in the best of humanity, for the rule of law, and for a populace who will stand up and support human rights has remained steadfast. My artistic work seeks to represent, in graphic form, the means by which such may be realized and how true peace and justice may be actualized for all. Ayad Fadel left Iraq in 2004 and was afforded refugee status in the United States. Fadel has continued his studies at the Glassell School of Art in Houston, earning another degree in Painting. Ayad Fadel’s artwork has earned both international and national recognition.
SAMARA Gallery Presents:
Dream and Reality, Oil on Canvas, 36”x48”
Souls Oil on Canvas, 40”x40”
Restrictions Oil on Canvas, 60”x50”
Heritage of Flight Oil on Canvas, 40”x40”
War Face & War is Small Oil on Canvas, 14”x64”
Sign of Heritage Oil on Canvas, 50”x60”
Mother Oil on Canvas, 46”x72”
My Gift Oil on Canvas, 20”x30”
Power of Wishes Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”
Noisy World Oil on Canvas on Canvas, 40”x40”
Supplication Oil on Canvas, 40”x40”
A Woman’s Eye Oil on Canvas, 30”x42”
Red Umbrella Oil on Canvas, 45”x80”
Watermelon Love, Oil on Canvas, 50”x60”
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