about — Ali Shawwa

Although My practice shifts between the mediums of painting and sculpting, It is underlined with a core process that is based on organic and spontaneous layering.

Characterized by its interplay of layers, texture, contrasting colors and reflective metallic elements – Shawwa’s artwork infuses them together in search of balance and a relationship between the tangible and the imagined, where the abstract is superimposed and becomes a prominent expressive motif throughout his work.

As an artist, Shawwa’s practice shifts between the mediums of painting and sculpting. His works often stem from identifying with his Middle Eastern roots.

Ali Shawwa’s latest series of paintings and sculptures are part of a contemporary statement collection entitled ‘Gossipers’, where he attempts at exploring the integral role this interaction has played as an evolutionary and cultural human connection.

With a background in Environmental Design and Urban Planning, Ali Shawwa began developing his art portfolio since the age of 15, and throughout the years he has remained committed to his artistic path. Though largely self taught, Shawwa has studied with mentors, including renowned Iraqi architect and artist Maath Alousi – a respected pillar in modern Regionalist Architecture - and Cypriot master potter Valentinos Charalambous.

Shawwa has also been exhibited in galleries and art auctions in London and Dubai, acquired internationally by art enthusiasts and private collectors. He currently lives between Dubai and Cyprus.

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