Nidal Khaddour

Nidal Khaddour is a Syrian visual artist based in Dubai. His acrylic on canvas works celebrate abstract realism inspired by his perception of cityscapes, nature and city lights. On the surface, the abstraction draws to cityscapes however, there is a recurring element of nature and light in his works. Technically, the artist builds layers upon layers of paint on canvas but visually, it is unequivocally flat and even.

His works are a harmonious balance of shapes, lines and typically Impressionist colours. The bright, vivid colours emphasise the geometric abstraction and spatial design f…