Adib Fattal

Adib Fattal is a self-taught artist born in 1962 in Washington DC. He grew up between Europe, the United States and the Middle East, developing a multicultural perspective that permeates his artistic work. A graduate in international business from the City University of New York, he began his career in the business field, but quickly abandoned this path to devote himself entirely to his true passion: graphic art.

Since 2001, Adib has exhibited his works in numerous locations around the world. In 2010, his work was recognized by the International Exhibition of Self-Taught Art (INISTA), organized by the Slovak National Gallery, where he was selected by an international jury. In 2012, he participated in the Mardin Biennale, Turkey, where his works were presented at the Museum of Everything, under the direction of James Brett.

His unique style is a mixture of primitive art and fantasy, sometimes reminiscent of Persian miniatures, Palestinian embroidery or even mosque mosaics. He mainly uses acid-free markers to capture every detail of his imaginary landscapes, offering dense and colorful compositions that delight the eye and transport the mind. The artist's choice fell on a paper medium , which led us to classify his works of art in the Watercolor / Pastel of the Art4You gallery.

Adib Fattal is an eternal optimist, a dreamer who, through his drawings, explores a world of innocence and beauty. His works, often inspired by imaginary places or reinterpreted real landscapes, overflow with color and movement. It represents towns, villages, scenes of daily life, with happy characters, united in simple and joyful harmony with their environment. In his scenes, we find fishermen, farmers, children playing or praying, always in a peaceful atmosphere where nature and human activities coexist harmoniously.

Despite the difficulties linked to the situation in Syria, where he currently lives in a small town near Damascus with his family, Adib continues to paint and dream of a better world. His art reflects a deep belief in humanity and the possibility of a brighter future, a vision he translates into his personal motto: “Power to the people.”