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Blue Abstract Face with Ghostly Figure - shown to scale
Refki Razaz

Blue Abstract Face with Ghostly Figure, 1985

Estimated price$3,948 – $7,332

Oil on Board

60 × 60 cm | 23.6 × 23.6 in

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About the work

A large stylized blue face dominates the canvas within a framed rectangle, its hollow eyes gazing forward while a ghostly translucent figure and vertical color bands recede into a warm beige background.

Refki Razaz (Egypt, 1958–present).

Oil on Board, 60 × 60 cm, 1985.

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

Medium
Size
60 × 60 cm | 23.6 × 23.6 in
Year
1985
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Blue, Brown, Orange
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Refki Razaz — Mixed media on wooden board , 120 × 120 cm (representative image)
Refki Razaz

Egypt, b. 1958

Refki El Razzaz, born on May 15, 1958, in Al-Daqahlia, Egypt, is a distinguished Egyptian artist known for his evocative paintings that blend elements of ancient Egyptian art with modern abstraction. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the Faculty of Art Education at Helwan University in 1981. El Razzaz's work is characterized by soft abstraction and geometric lines, often reminiscent of ancient Egyptian wall carvings. His paintings frequently explore themes from Egyptian folklore and mythology, employing oil on wood to create textured, layered compositions.

Throughout his career, El Razzaz has held numerous solo exhibitions at esteemed venues, including the Cairo Atelier in 1983, the Royal Cultural Center in Amman in 1985 and 1987, the Shoman Center for Scientific Research in Amman in 1990, and the Cairo Opera House in 1997. His work has also been showcased internationally, with exhibitions in Athens in 2004, New Delhi in 2012, and Beijing in 2013. Notably, his paintings have been acquired by prominent institutions such as the Museum of Modern Egyptian Art, the Arab Institute in Paris, the Jordan National Museum, and UNESCO.

El Razzaz's contributions to the art world extend beyond his paintings; he has served as a member of the Fine Artists Association and the Cairo Atelier Association. His dedication to preserving and promoting Egyptian cultural heritage through art has solidified his reputation as a significant figure in contemporary Egyptian art.

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