AMMAN — Inspired by life, freedom, and nature, Mohammad
Nasrallah and Bader Mahasneh’s artworks are being exhibited in
Orient Gallery
in Abdoun under the title of “
The Third Dimension.”
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Nasrallah’s paintings employ a modern take on surrealism in
a manifestation of the humanitarian need for liberty. The artist finds it hard
to explain his art and, thus, delegates the role to the audience to view it
from their own lens.
The artist, who often resorts to an expressionistic style,
presented a collection that is consistent yet different.
As he draws inspiration from his background and upbringing,
the paintings reflect a Middle Eastern touch, with desert-like aesthetics,
sandy hues, and wooden textures. This is incorporated with other elements of
nature with blue and green colors for sea and grass.
His paintings are mostly centered on female figures and
supported by birds and animals, bare trees, full moons, and mountains in the
distance. Nasrallah’s sharp brush strokes show his creativity and bring forth a
sense of abruptness with shapes that seem almost decapitated.
The use of distance, colors, and shadows creates the
illusion of an alternate dimension in his paintings. With an interesting
scaling of size and a sharp contrast between the shapes and the background,
Nasrallah revisits abstraction and symbolism.
According to a statement published by Orient Gallery,
“Nasrallah presents a collection of living emblems that soar with a yearning
for life and the search for the meaning of beauty and love, collectively
realizing dreams.”
The artist therefore envisions beauty and freedom in his
art, “two values without which a human cannot exist,” as he “carries on his
search for truths about himself and the world.”
As for Mahasneh, his creative process is rooted in a
constant cycle of work inspiring work. The artist told Jordan News that he
focuses on visuals and aesthetics that reflect events happening around the
world.
“Simply put, I synthesize raw materials,” he said.
His sculptures draw inspiration from nature while
disfiguring typical forms and deconstructing body shapes. He uses neutral
earthy colors in addition to some blue stones and white marble. Tiny sculptures
that blur the lines between animal and human filled the shelf of the gallery as
well.
Other artworks showcased ears, feet, and bare-chested
figures with interesting silhouettes. The sculptures, some standing up while
others bowing down, stood on pedestals and in shelters, reflecting primitive
images.
Mahasneh prioritizes shape and form in his art over language
and information. According to him, the message or the statement behind the
artwork is of the least significance.
“I try to remove myself from my art. The shapes I make are
an event that draws a reaction from the audience. The message relies on them
and their understanding,” he said. “But when people project themselves onto the
work, I consider that an offense. It does my art an injustice, in a way.”
The thought process, the artist explains, must follow the
artistic process, and not precede it. As he visually narrates an event, the
rest of the work falls on the audience.
The art exhibition will continue until June 24, open to the
public from 10am until 7pm, with the exception of Fridays.
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