Within the circle of life

In Skylark Galleries 2 Abeer Elkhateb is showing his colourful mystical landscapes alongside his bronze sculptures.

Born in Baghdad, Abeer grew up in a warm family and since childhood has always had a love of creating things with his hands and finding solutions to problems .

Many of Abeer’s more recent paintings present magical, mystical landscapes in which secret paths entice the viewer on a journey. He often begins with sketches and references of real places that he has visited. We may spot recognisable views of European places such as Luxembourg, Amsterdam or St Michael's Mount, yet all are interpreted with Abeer's eastern eye, painted in vibrant uplifting colours, the buildings topped with golden domes which glimmer beneath a vast golden sun. In these works Abeer attempts to create a bridge between the East and Western aspects of his life. 

Exhibition runs 21st August to 9th September .