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Mohamed Alrkouy

Face Amidst Abstract Cityscape, 2016

Acrylic On Canvas

68 × 69 cm | 26.8 × 27.2 in

Acrylic
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Face Amidst Abstract Cityscape, 2016 Sale price$4,000.00

About the work

Artwork made by Mohamed Alrkouy in 2016. The medium used is Acrylic On Canvas with dimensions of 69cm x 68cm. Owned by the Hindiyeh Museum.
Materials
Acrylic On Canvas
Medium
Acrylic
Size
68 × 69 cm | 26.8 × 27.2 in
Year
2016
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Expressionism
Colours
Yellow, Black, Red
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Mohamed Alrkouy — Acrylic On Canvas, 69 × 68 cm (representative image)
Mohamed Alrkouy

Palestine

Mohammad Al-Rakoui, born in 1950 in Gaza's Rimal neighborhood, is a Palestinian artist renowned for his evocative works that intertwine personal experience with national identity. After earning a diploma in art education, he taught art in Gaza's secondary schools. In 1973, Al-Rakoui was arrested for his involvement in resistance activities and sentenced to life imprisonment, serving 13 years in Israel's Ashkelon prison. During his incarceration, he clandestinely created numerous artworks using rudimentary materials, many of which were smuggled out and exhibited internationally. Released in a 1985 prisoner exchange, he relocated to Damascus, Syria, where he continued his artistic endeavors. ([esyria.sy](https://www.esyria.sy/2009/02/%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%83%D9%88%D8%B9%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%86-%D8%A3%D8%AF%D8%A8-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%87%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%AD%D9%85%D9%84%D9%87-%D9%81%D8%B7%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%86?utm_source=openai))

Al-Rakoui's art is deeply rooted in Palestinian heritage, often depicting traditional attire, architectural motifs, and symbols like olive trees and doves. His style blends realism with abstraction, employing vibrant colors and geometric patterns to convey themes of resistance, identity, and hope. The Palestinian woman frequently appears in his work, symbolizing the resilience and strength of the nation. ([dohamol.wordpress.com](https://dohamol.wordpress.com/2013/11/12/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%83%D9%88%D8%B9%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87-%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%AA%D8%AA/?utm_source=openai))

Throughout his career, Al-Rakoui has participated in numerous exhibitions, including a notable solo show at Damascus's Soviet Cultural Center in 1989, commemorating Palestinian Prisoners' Day. He is a member of the General Union of Palestinian Plastic Artists and has served on its administrative board in Syria. In 2023, he inaugurated the "Al-Jalil Center for Arts and Palestinian Heritage" in Damascus's Al-Zahira district, aiming to preserve and promote Palestinian culture. ([qudspress.com](https://qudspress.com/55169/?utm_source=openai))

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