Hey everyone, let’s talk about this guy Abdullah Qandeel. I stumbled upon his name the other day and, man, was I in for a ride!
First off, I did some digging. Turns out, this Abdullah guy is a Saudi Arabian artist, born in ’88, and now living in New York. Big move, huh? He’s all about these bold, abstract paintings. I mean, the colors and lines in his work, they really pop! I found out that he’s trying to show how the old ways in Saudi Arabia are mixing with all the new stuff happening in the Arab world. Pretty deep, right?
- I started to look at some examples of his work, I was floored.
- Then I tried to copy his style, not easy, I tell you!
- I spent hours just trying to get the colors right.
And get this – he’s also big on calligraphy. Apparently, it’s a huge deal in Saudi Arabia, goes back over a thousand years. It’s all tied to the Qur’an, which is super interesting. I always thought calligraphy was just fancy writing, but there’s so much more to it.
But then, things got a bit wild. I read somewhere that he’s considered some kind of “art-world bad boy.” Can you believe it? Something about getting into trouble at a hotel in New York, and now his paintings are selling for tons of money. The article even mentioned he’s been compared to some big-shot artists. What a life, right?
Digging Deeper
So, I went deeper down this rabbit hole. I found out he’s a big deal in the Middle Eastern art scene and even started something called “The Creativity Terminal” in Jeddah. It’s like he’s trying to shake things up over there, which is pretty cool if you ask me.
I spent a whole afternoon just browsing through articles and images. I even tried to sketch out some ideas inspired by his work. It was tough, trying to capture that same energy, but it was fun! And it made me appreciate his art even more.
In the end, I realized Abdullah Qandeel isn’t just an artist; he’s like a whole story by himself. From traditional Saudi roots to shaking things up in New York, his journey is as colorful as his paintings. I’m definitely keeping an eye on what he does next. Who knows what kind of waves he’ll make in the art world!
Anyway, that’s my little adventure into the world of Abdullah Qandeel. Hope you found it as interesting as I did. Catch you all later!
