Artist of the month - Majid Al-Amri

Majid Al-Amri, a prominent abstract artist in the art circle is making waves with his beautiful work. I came across his amazing work across the art galleries here in Muscat. I loved the way he plays with the colours, lines and shapes and create images that I want to look at. I find his work playful, deeply personal and poetic through the brush strokes and colours he uses. The use of abstraction is his way to communicate his emotions and ideas about life and nature.

Have a look at his beautiful paintings and let’s hear more from Majid who talks about his art journey.

Tell us a bit about yourself. How did your journey as an artist begin? Did you have any formal training or is it self-taught?

My name is Majid Al-Amri, a graduate from Sultan Qaboos University, specializing in Art education. My journey as an artist started from a young age. I learned art by myself and further studied art at the age of 18 at Sultan Qaboos University.

How would you describe your art style?

I describe my artistic style as different from the tendencies of the Omani society towards art… because I tend to abstract art… and I strive to reach an artistic style that suits me.

What's your inspiration for your art work?

The source of my inspiration in my artwork varies from time to time… but most of the time I derive from what I see around me.

What is the most challenging aspect about your work?

The most challenging aspect of my artwork is how I can express something through abstract art... and how to convey my feelings and ideas to the recipient through my work.

Do you commission different projects? And how can people purchase your paintings?

People can buy my paintings by contacting me through my Instagram account or through the art gallery if the painting is displayed in an exhibition.

What is your favorite art piece that you have done till date?

My favorite piece of art is called motherland

Any tips or words of wisdom to aspiring artists who want to pursue a similar career.

My advice to everyone is to continue making paintings in their own style… ones’s unique style is what the audience is looking for.

Thank you so much Majid for sharing your inspiring journey with me and my readers and we look forward to seeing more of your work.

 

Click here to follow him on Instagram and get updates of his work.

 

Stay tuned for more artist inspirations in the coming weeks!