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Cubist Figure with Arabic Calligraphy - shown to scale
Mohammad Al Ameri

Cubist Figure with Arabic Calligraphy, 1994

Estimated price$1,050 – $1,950

Pastel on Paper

35 × 22 cm | 13.8 × 8.7 in

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About the work

A bold Cubist figure dominates the composition, its geometric face defined by striking red-circled eyes and angular planes of deep blue, grey, and green. Arabic calligraphic script frames the lower edge, weaving cultural identity into this raw and expressive pastel work.

Mohammad Al Ameri (Jordan).

Pastel on Paper, 22 × 35 cm, 1994.

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

Medium
Size
35 × 22 cm | 13.8 × 8.7 in
Year
1994
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Blue, Grey, Green
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Mohammad Al Ameri — Oil on canvas , 140 × 140 cm (representative image)
Mohammad Al Ameri

Jordan, b. 1959

Mohammad Al Ameri (محمد العامري), born in 1959 in Jordan, is a prominent contemporary artist recognized for his contributions to painting, poetry, and art criticism. Al Ameri’s artistic practice spans painting, mixed media, and installation, often characterized by expressive abstraction and a vibrant color palette. His work frequently explores themes of memory, identity, and the interplay between visual and literary forms, reflecting his dual engagement as both a visual artist and a published poet.

Al Ameri has exhibited extensively in the Middle East and internationally, with notable institutional exhibitions at venues such as the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts and Darat al Funun in Amman. His works have also been featured in group shows across Europe and the Arab world, underscoring his significance within the regional art scene. In addition to his exhibition history, Al Ameri’s paintings have appeared at major auction houses, including Bonhams, where his works have attracted attention from collectors interested in modern and contemporary Arab art.

Throughout his career, Mohammad Al Ameri has played an influential role in Jordan’s cultural landscape, not only through his artistic output but also as an advocate for the arts and a contributor to critical discourse. His multifaceted practice and sustained presence in institutional and market contexts affirm his standing as a leading figure in contemporary Jordanian art.

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Pure pigment in stick form, applied dry for soft, velvety color and luminous, chalky surfaces. Sitting between drawing and painting, it prizes immediacy, texture, and subtle blending.
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A revolutionary early-twentieth-century approach that fractures objects into geometric planes and multiple viewpoints at once. Arab artists such as Jamil Hamoudi adapted its geometry to calligraphic and regional themes.
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