One of the paintings by Iraqi artist Falah Al Saeedi on show at "Prism" virtual exhibition launched by Katara.
Distinct texture and colour composition stand out in the paintings by Iraqi artist Falah Al Saeedi being showcased at a virtual exhibition dubbed “Prism” launched by the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) on its website.
Al Saeedi’s stunning colour layering and use of geometric patterns result to highly complex timeless works akin to classic paintings by masters. With varying subjects-from Arabian stallions to warriors mounted on horseback-the paintings are a visual feast which exudes Al Saeedi’s unique style and the technical expertise the artist has mastered through over three decades of prolific art practice.
Born in Babil, Iraq, Al Saeedi lived there until 2004 when he had to leave his country to settle in Amman, Jordan. Starting his journey in painting at a tender age of eight, the artist exhibited exceptional talent allowing him to attend the Iraqi Institute of Art during his after school hours further encouraging his remarkable work. He graduated from the Institute of Fine Arts with honours. He became a member of Iraqi Artist Union and the Society of Iraqi Plastic Artists.
His first solo exhibition was held at the Hall of the Institute of Fine Arts in 1995. As the demand for his work grew, he left his country and move to Amman where he held many exhibitions as a reputable artist.
His art is highly lauded as it “reflects his ability to transform reality with all its contradictions to a harmonious place and time framed on a canvas.” This is not the first time Al Saeedi has featured in a Katara exhibition. In 2019, his works selected from the Sheikh Fahad Bin Saoud Al Thani Collection were shown in an exhibition hosted in line with Qatar National Day celebration.
“Prism” is the 11th art exhibition presented by Katara virtually, and follows the “Fine Arabic Calligraphy” virtual group exhibition which features six Turkish artists and was organised in cooperation with Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center in Doha.
Other virtual exhibitions Katara had launched include “Portraits” featuring 29 works by seasoned Qatari portrait artist Eman Al Sulaiti, “Femmes à la mode” featuring 12 paintings by Indian artist Surabhi, “Trace” which showcases abstract paintings by Qatari artist Jawaher Al Mannai inspired by carvings found in archaelogical sites north of Qatar, “The Unreachable Mirage” displaying 20 paintings by Qatari artist Masoud Al Bulushi which depict portraits of women wearing traditional face covering, and “Heritage” featuring works by Hassan Bu Jassoum reflecting important aspects of Qatari culture and heritage. Katara’s virtual exhibitions also include “Patches” by Syrian contemporary artist Hadi Qasous showcasing 16 paintings which integrate calligraphy and stunning colours and shapes, “Culture Collision” by Hassan Taleb Alsalat which displays 14 interesting artworks that place famous cartoon characters in a the Gulf setting, “The Result” by Fatima Al Nuaimi which displays 19 acrylic on canvas works which reflect both unanticipated and foreseen results, and “Al Taybeen” by Ali Dasmal Al Kuwari which focuses on 17 realist paintings depicting traditional objects and Qatari architecture
