Ahmad Shaweesh
(احمد شويش)Jordan,1934–2017
Ahmad Shaweesh, born in Amman in 1970, is a prominent Jordanian artist known for his exploration of movement and stillness through a blend of realism and abstraction. He earned his Master of Fine Arts from Yarmouk University in 2007 and currently serves as a professor at Zarqa University's Faculty of Arts. In 2009, Shaweesh was honored with the Ismail Shammout Award for Fine Arts. ([nationalgallery.org](https://nationalgallery.org/artist/ahmad-shawish/?utm_source=openai))
Shaweesh has showcased his work in numerous local and international exhibitions. Notably, his solo exhibition "Voices of the Reef: Season 1" was held at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts from November 1 to December 12, 2024. This exhibition delved into themes of movement and stillness, reflecting on contrasts such as silence and sound, life and death, through a series of works transitioning from realism to abstraction. ([nationalgallery.org](https://nationalgallery.org/event/voices-of-the-reef-season-1-ahmad-shaweesh/?utm_source=openai))
In addition to his artistic endeavors, Shaweesh is an active member of the Jordanian Artists Association and the founder of Studio 11. His contributions to the art community and his distinctive approach to visual storytelling have solidified his reputation as a significant figure in contemporary Jordanian art.