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Two Faces on Vibrant Orange Ground - shown to scale
Nihad Gule

Two Faces on Vibrant Orange Ground

Estimated price$3,948 – $7,332

Mixed Media

80 × 100 cm | 31.5 × 39.4 in

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About the work

A fiery orange ground dominates this richly layered composition, where two engraved-looking faces emerge from a central dark panel surrounded by scattered fragments of ancient figures, colourful stripes, and gestural marks. The work blends archaeological imagery with expressive abstraction, creating a dense, energetic visual dialogue across the canvas.

Nihad Gule (Syria, 1968–present).

Mixed Media, 100 × 80 cm.

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

Medium
Size
80 × 100 cm | 31.5 × 39.4 in
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Orange, Brown, Green
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Nihad Gule — Oil on Board, 53 × 160 cm (representative image)
Nihad Gule

Syria, b. 1968

Nihad Gule (نيهاد قلعه), born in 1968 in Syria, is a contemporary artist recognized for his expressive paintings that often explore themes of human existence, memory, and displacement. Gule’s work is characterized by a distinctive use of color and form, blending elements of abstraction with figurative motifs to evoke emotional resonance. His artistic practice primarily centers on painting, though he has also engaged with drawing and mixed media throughout his career.

Gule has exhibited widely in the Middle East and Europe, with notable institutional exhibitions including solo and group shows at venues such as the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris and the Damascus Opera House. His works have been featured in several international art fairs and biennials, reflecting his standing in the contemporary Syrian art scene. In addition to his exhibition history, Nihad Gule’s paintings have appeared at reputable auction houses, including Bonhams, where his works have attracted attention from collectors interested in modern and contemporary Middle Eastern art.

Currently based in Germany, Nihad Gule continues to produce and exhibit his art internationally, contributing to dialogues around Syrian identity and the broader experience of exile. His career reflects both the resilience and adaptability of Syrian artists in the global art landscape.

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Mixed media

Works combining two or more materials — paint, collage, found objects, text, sand — in a single piece. The approach lets artists layer meaning and material, and is widely used in modern and contemporary MENA art.
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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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