Taher Jaoui
I Did it for Me, 2024
Oil, acrylic and charcoal on canvas
180x165
Gallery Jeeum / Taher JAOUI
Taher Jaoui, residing and creating in the vibrant city of Dubai, UAE, is an artist of international acclaim, represented by esteemed galleries across the globe. Despite lacking formal art education,...
Taher Jaoui, residing and creating in the vibrant city of Dubai, UAE, is an artist of international acclaim, represented by esteemed galleries across the globe. Despite lacking formal art education, Jaoui's work is a compelling amalgamation of influences ranging from African primitive art and graffiti to glitch art and the COBRA movement. His creations, vivid expressions of the abstract expressionism movement of the 50s and 60s, are intricate assemblies of layered forms, vibrant colors, and mathematical symbols. Jaoui's artistic philosophy revolves around a spontaneous dance with the canvas, where familiarity with materials is crucial. His large-scale works, meticulously planned yet intuitively created, are marked by rebellious energy and a sense of nihilism, offering viewers an open field for interpretation. His exhibitions showcases his mastery in exploring the subconscious through the vessel of the amphora, combining elements of mathematics, engineering, and abstract expressionism.