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Abstract Figures and Calligraphic Marks - shown to scale
Abd Al Kareem Faraj

Abstract Figures and Calligraphic Marks, 2007

Estimated price$2,961 – $5,499

Mixed Media on Paper

53 × 64 cm | 20.9 × 25.2 in

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About the work

A densely layered composition of abstracted human figures and gestural calligraphic marks fills the aged, earthy paper surface. Dark black and deep brown forms emerge and dissolve across a warm beige ground, creating a haunting and energetic visual rhythm.

Abd Al Kareem Faraj (Syria, 1943–present).

Mixed Media on Paper, 64 × 53 cm, 2007.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. One of a kind.

Medium
Size
53 × 64 cm | 20.9 × 25.2 in
Year
2007
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Black and White, Brown
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Abd Al Kareem Faraj — Mixed media On Paper , 53 × 72 cm (representative image)
Abd Al Kareem Faraj

Syria, b. 1943

Abd Al Kareem Faraj (عبد الكريم فرج), born in 1943 in Syria, is a prominent Syrian artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary Arab art. Faraj is known for his work in painting and graphic arts, often exploring themes rooted in Syrian culture and heritage. His style is characterized by expressive compositions and a nuanced use of color, reflecting both modernist influences and a deep engagement with local traditions.

Faraj’s works have been exhibited in significant institutional settings, including the National Museum of Damascus and various international venues that highlight Syrian and Arab artists. He has participated in group and solo exhibitions across the Middle East and Europe, contributing to the visibility of Syrian art on the global stage. His pieces are held in public and private collections, attesting to his standing within the regional art community.

At auction, Abd Al Kareem Faraj’s works have appeared at reputable houses such as Christie’s and Bonhams, where they have attracted attention from collectors interested in modern and contemporary Middle Eastern art. His auction records reflect a steady demand, particularly for works that encapsulate his distinctive approach to form and narrative. Faraj continues to be regarded as an influential figure in Syrian art, with a career spanning several decades.

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Mixed media

Works combining two or more materials — paint, collage, found objects, text, sand — in a single piece. The approach lets artists layer meaning and material, and is widely used in modern and contemporary MENA art.
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Calligraphic Abstraction

Also known as Hurufiyya, this movement reimagines Arabic letters as pure abstract form — a defining current of modern Arab art that fuses centuries of calligraphic heritage with contemporary abstraction.
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