The Collusion
| Artist | |
|---|---|
| Medium | Acrylic on Canvas |
| Dimensions | 97.5×93.5 cm |
| Year | 2023 |
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About this artwork
Figures cluster in tense proximity, their gestures bound by secrecy and shared complicity. Splashes of blue, red, and ochre break the surface, while the shadows of the bodies hint at alliances forged in silence. This painting vibrates with the weight of whispers, unspoken bargains, and the ghostly presence of consequences.
Moualla renders the theatre of collusion with unsettling clarity. The work exposes the fragile line between power and betrayal, capturing the invisible exchanges that shape both politics and human relationships. In these faceless silhouettes, viewers may recognize echoes of their own time and place.
This work exemplifies Moualla’s bold exploration of power dynamics. Its absence on the market heightens the urgency for collectors to act swiftly on future works, as moments of availability vanish as quickly as the secrets it portrays.
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About the Artist
Ahmad Moualla (b. 1958, Banyas, Syria) is one of the most influential figures in contemporary Syrian art. A painter, graphic designer, and professor, he studied at Damascus University and the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Known for his large-scale, theatrical canvases that blend expressive figures with Arabic calligraphy, Moualla’s work explores themes of identity, memory, and power with striking emotional intensity.
His paintings have been exhibited widely across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, and are part of prestigious institutional and private collections. Moualla’s significance extends to the global art market, with his works featured in major auctions at Christie’s and Sotheby’s. As a pioneer who introduced performance into Syrian visual art, he continues to shape the region’s cultural landscape with vision and depth.
