Reflections of Existence .
The L’Art Pur Foundation is pleased to host a solo exhibition for
the late artist Khaled Al-Sowianea, highlighting a selected collection
of his realistic and surreal works, allowing visitors the opportunity
to explore his creativity and understand his profound impact on the
Saudi art scene.
Khaled Al-Sowianea was born in 1969 in the city of Unayzah in the
Qassim region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His talent flourished
from childhood, and he began participating in art exhibitions in
Unayzah, as well as joining its artistic group. He excelled in various
artistic schools, starting with realism influenced by Impressionism,
and later becoming well-known for his surrealism, as well as
working on calligraphy. He participated in numerous local and
international exhibitions across different countries and received
many awards and top honors in the fields of visual arts and
photography. He was a founding member of the Saudi Art
Association and several of his works have been included in various
educational curricula. Khaled Al-Sowianea passed away in 1445 AH
due to the COVID19- pandemic.
“Mirrors of Existence” exhibition showcases the surrealism and realism
of Al-Sowianea. His surreal artworks reflect his fantasies and dreams
through a blend of elements that appear both contradictory and
harmonious, familiar yet strange at the same time. He shapes these
elements with his precise brushwork, expressing his bold ideas and
reflections on scenes of life and death in paintings that resemble
dreams. On the other hand, his vibrant realistic works reveal his deep
connection to his city and environment, portraying them with
feelings filled with hope and optimism, using alive and vibrant colors.
