Syria's Muteea Murad Art Blends Color, Symmetry and Faith

GULF NEWS
By Jyoti Kalsi

From left: Trial No 36, Trial No 34, Trial No 35

MIDDLE EAST - Syrian artist Muteea Murad's palette is full of vibrant colours and his paintings exude energy and optimism. His work is contemporary and experimental but deeply rooted in the traditions of classical Islamic art and architecture.

In fact, the artist always listens to recitals of the Quran while painting. "No other music has such an elevated sense of rhythm. Listening to the Quran clears my mind and takes me to a higher level of consciousness that puts me in the right frame of mind to create," he says. "My creativity stems from a spiritual base and the main message of my work is that of peace." His latest work, titled Through the Looking Glass, is inspired by the beautiful glass mosaics adorning the ancient buildings in Damascus, where he lives. Through the Looking Glass will run at the Ayyam Gallery in Damascus, Syria, DIFC until June 17. [link]