Dark Blue Abstract with Red Figure

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Dark Blue Abstract with Red Figure

$2,120.00

About the work

A brooding composition of deep blue and teal swirling brushstrokes dominates the canvas, punctuated by a vivid red figurative form suspended in the upper left — creating a striking tension between darkness and raw energy.

Qasem Al Azawi (Iraq).

Oil on Canvas, 60 × 80 cm.

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

Certificate of authenticity: Included
Genre: Abstract Expressionism
Colours: Blue, Red, Grey

About the artist

Qasem Al Azawi

Iraq

Qasem Al Azawi is an Iraqi artist recognized for his contributions to modern and contemporary art in Iraq. Born in 1945 in Baghdad, Al Azawi has developed a distinctive style that blends elements of abstraction with figurative motifs, often drawing inspiration from Mesopotamian heritage and Iraqi daily life. His work spans various mediums, including painting and graphic arts, and is noted for its expressive use of color and dynamic compositions.

Al Azawi’s art has been exhibited in several prominent institutions, including the Iraqi Museum of Modern Art in Baghdad, where his works are part of the permanent collection. He has participated in group and solo exhibitions both within Iraq and internationally, contributing to the broader recognition of Iraqi modernism. His pieces have also appeared in major auctions, with records at Christie’s and Bonhams, underscoring his status in the regional and international art markets.

Throughout his career, Qasem Al Azawi has remained an influential figure in the Iraqi art scene, both as an artist and as a participant in the country’s cultural discourse. His legacy is marked by a commitment to exploring Iraqi identity through innovative visual language, making him a significant representative of twentieth-century Iraqi art.

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