SANNIB

Sannib’s iconic portraiture features a distinguished repertoire of contemporary figures transformed into show-stopping artworks. The creativity with which Sannib captures familiar faces is both innovative and charming; the classical portrait is abstracted, and the illusion of layers gives stunning depth to the work.

Sannib is a graduate in Graphic Design from the Syrian Design Center, Aleppo, Syria (1997) and before becoming a notable artist, he enjoyed a successful career in advertising, working in creative agencies in Kuwait, the UAE and London.

Sannib’s compositions are both intricate and intriguing, with a signature mixed media style that blends different styles and techniques with textural and graphic elements. The artist utilises a variety of materials and mediums, combined with highly distinctive colourways and avant-garde finishes.

Sannib has a great passion for colourful communication; he loves to bring out poignant moments of vibrancy in his work. His colour palette is inspired by the natural world, contrasting with the pop-art leanings of his compositions for a rich and complex result.

"Each person has a contrasting side to their personality which is hidden. Only one side of the individual’s face is revealed intending to highlight their personality which we are already aware of. The hidden side symbolises undisclosed aspects of a figure's personality and parts of his or her life story that are unknown to the public. It represents life stories and secrets that may not be known to anyone."