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Saleh Abu Shindi

Abstract Figures in Dynamic Motion, 1991

Estimated price$301 – $559

Watercolor on Paper

13 × 19 cm | 5.1 × 7.5 in

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About the work

Sweeping gestural brushstrokes conjure a cluster of abstracted human figures caught in urgent, fluid movement across a muted earth-toned ground. The composition pulses with raw energy, its dark browns and flashes of deep green dissolving form into pure expressionistic rhythm.

Saleh Abu Shindi (Jordan, 1942–present).

Watercolor on Paper, 19 × 13 cm, 1991.

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

Medium
Size
13 × 19 cm | 5.1 × 7.5 in
Year
1991
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Brown, Green, Black and White
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Saleh Abu Shindi — Acrylic on Paper, 53 × 75 cm (representative image)
Saleh Abu Shindi

Jordan, b. 1942

Saleh Abu Shindi (صالح أبو شندي), born in 1942 in Jordan, is a painter recognized for his contributions to the contemporary Jordanian art scene. Abu Shindi’s work is characterized by a vibrant use of color and a focus on expressive, often abstracted forms that reflect both his personal vision and broader themes within Middle Eastern art. His paintings frequently explore cultural identity, heritage, and the interplay between tradition and modernity, rendered in a style that bridges figurative and abstract approaches.

Abu Shindi has exhibited his work in several notable institutions within Jordan and the wider Arab world. His paintings have been featured in group and solo exhibitions at venues such as the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, which is known for showcasing leading figures in regional art. While his works are well-regarded within institutional circles, there is no verified record of his paintings appearing at major international auction houses such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s, or Bonhams as of the latest available data. Saleh Abu Shindi remains an influential figure in Jordanian art, contributing to the development and recognition of modern art in the country.

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