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Khalid Khreis

Abstract Black Figures with Red Accents, 2009

Estimated price$301 – $559

Acrylic on Paper

23 × 45 cm | 9.1 × 17.7 in

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About the work

Sweeping black brushstrokes conjure fluid, semi-figurative forms against a stark white ground, punctuated by vivid splashes of red that add tension and urgency to the composition. The gestural marks draw on calligraphic tradition while pushing into pure abstraction, evoking movement and raw emotion.

Khalid Khreis (Jordan, 1955–present).

Acrylic on Paper, 45 × 23 cm, 2009.

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

Medium
Size
23 × 45 cm | 9.1 × 17.7 in
Year
2009
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Black and White, Red
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Khalid Khreis — Oil on Board, 60 × 60 cm (representative image)
Khalid Khreis

Jordan, b. 1955

Khalid Khreis (خالد خريس), born in 1955 in Jordan, is a prominent contemporary artist recognized for his contributions to painting and printmaking. Khreis’s work is characterized by a dynamic interplay of abstraction and figuration, often exploring themes rooted in Arab identity, heritage, and socio-political narratives. His expressive use of color and form reflects both personal and collective experiences, positioning him as a significant figure within the Jordanian and broader Arab art scenes.

Khreis has exhibited extensively in reputable institutions across the Middle East and internationally. Notably, his works have been shown at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, where he has also served as director, underscoring his influence on the development of the arts in Jordan. His participation in major biennials and exhibitions, including those in Cairo and Sharjah, further cements his standing in the regional art world. While Khreis’s works are held in important public and private collections, there is no verified record of his pieces appearing at major international auction houses such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s, or Bonhams to date.

Throughout his career, Khalid Khreis has played a pivotal role in fostering artistic dialogue within Jordan and beyond, both through his creative practice and his leadership in cultural institutions. His ongoing engagement with contemporary artistic discourse continues to inspire new generations of artists in the region.

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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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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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