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Expressive Female Portrait on Grey - shown to scale
Kholoud Abu Hajla

Expressive Female Portrait on Grey

Estimated price$1,500 – $1,950

Acrylic On Canvas

80 × 80 cm | 31.5 × 31.5 in

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About the work

A striking close-up portrait of a woman rendered in loose, expressive brushwork, her face divided by bold lines of gold and grey against a heavily textured neutral background. The asymmetrical shading and raw gestural marks lend the work a powerful, introspective intensity.

Kholoud Abu Hajla (Jordan).

Acrylic On Canvas, 80 × 80 cm.

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

Medium
Size
80 × 80 cm | 31.5 × 31.5 in
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Grey, Yellow, Orange
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Kholoud Abu Hajla — Acrylic On Canvas, 80 × 80 cm (representative image)
Kholoud Abu Hajla

Jordan

Jordanian artist Kholoud Abu Hajla, born in 1984, is renowned for her evocative acrylic paintings that delve into the emotional and social dimensions of women. Her work is characterized by bold colors and expressive forms, often focusing on the human face, particularly women's, as a gateway to the soul. This thematic choice reflects her exploration of inner human experiences and the complexities of identity.

Abu Hajla's artistic journey began in 2001 at the University of Jordan's art studio, where she pursued a degree in English literature. Her passion for visual arts led her to become an active member of the Jordanian Plastic Artists Association. In 2013, she held her first solo exhibition, "Memory of the Eyes," at the association's headquarters in Amman. This exhibition showcased her focus on the human face and eyes, emphasizing their role in conveying deep emotional states. She has also participated in various group exhibitions, including the "Yasmina" exhibition at Dar Al-Saraya Gallery in Madaba.

Abu Hajla's work has been noted for its ability to capture the struggles and aspirations of women, using art as a medium to express complex emotional narratives. Her paintings serve as a bridge between the artist and the viewer, inviting introspection and dialogue about the human condition.

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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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Expressionism

Art that prioritizes emotion and inner experience over realistic depiction, using distortion, bold color, and energetic mark-making. In the region it gave modern artists a language for memory, displacement, and identity.
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