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Abstract Animal Form Dark Background - shown to scale
Husni Abu Krayem

Abstract Animal Form Dark Background, 1992

Estimated price$1,400 – $2,600

Acrylic on Paper

30 × 22 cm | 11.8 × 8.7 in

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About the work

A textured, expressively painted abstract form emerges from a deep black background, evoking the suggestion of an animal skull or creature rendered in sweeping strokes of olive green, earthy brown, and stark white. The composition is charged with raw energy, its dramatic contrasts of light and shadow lending the piece an intense, almost visceral presence.

Husni Abu Krayem (Jordan).

Acrylic on Paper, 22 × 30 cm, 1992.

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

Medium
Size
30 × 22 cm | 11.8 × 8.7 in
Year
1992
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Yellow, Brown, Black and White
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Husni Abu Krayem — Pastel on Paper , 74 × 48 cm (representative image)
Husni Abu Krayem

Jordan, b. 1962

Husni Abu Krayem (حسني أبو كريّم), born in 1962 in Jordan, is a contemporary artist recognized for his contributions to the Jordanian and regional art scenes. Working primarily in painting, Abu Krayem’s style blends elements of abstraction and figuration, often exploring themes rooted in Middle Eastern culture and daily life. His works are characterized by expressive brushwork and a vibrant palette, reflecting both personal and collective narratives.

Abu Krayem has exhibited extensively in Jordan and the broader Arab world, with notable institutional exhibitions at venues such as the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. His participation in group and solo shows has established him as a significant figure in contemporary Jordanian art. In addition to his exhibition history, Abu Krayem’s works have appeared in reputable auctions, including sales at Christie’s Dubai, where his paintings have attracted attention from collectors interested in modern and contemporary Arab art.

Throughout his career, Husni Abu Krayem has contributed to the development of the visual arts in Jordan, both as an artist and as a participant in the country’s cultural dialogue. His works are held in private and public collections, reflecting his ongoing influence and the resonance of his artistic vision within and beyond Jordan.

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Acrylic

A fast-drying, water-based paint developed in the twentieth century. Versatile and vivid, it can mimic oil or watercolor and suits bold, flat color — a favourite of many contemporary artists across the region.
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Abstract Expressionism

A postwar movement built on spontaneous, gestural abstraction and broad fields of color, conveying feeling without recognizable subjects. Its freedom shaped many Arab modernists exploring abstraction in their own visual language.
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