From March 10 until April 30, Ayyam Gallery Beirut will present It’s All About Sama, the solo show of Syrian artist Mohannad Orabi. Highlighting a new body of work by the rising painter, the forthcoming exhibition will reflect a shift in the artist’s ubiquitous subject matter.
Known for offbeat “self portraits” that depict the artist as a lighthearted, whimsical character, Orabi has continued to channel his inner vivacity and experiences through the image of a small child. This rounded figure, with its exaggerated head, cherub lips, and blackened, almond shaped eyes toys with androgynous representations, as the artist refutes the existence of gendered psychological spaces.