Saleh al-Jumai'e (1939)
Saleh al-Jumai'e
Saleh al-Jumai'e is an Iraqi artist noted for his works that explore the notion of tracks left by ancient heritage. His works often integrate Arabic calligraphy in an abstract artwork. Al-Jumaie and his cohort became the group of artists that defined 1960s Iraqi art. Although al-Jumaie is best remembered as a painter, he also designed posters and produced a number of book covers. His early work features Arabic lettering, but over time the calligraphy became fainter. His interest in exploring new media and materials was maintained throughout his career. The idea of tracks left by tradition is a theme that Jumaie takes up in much of his work. For example, Pages from Old Books is a series of mixed media artworks that creates an illusion of surfaces on which fragments of script have been written.
| Date and place of birt: | 1939, Iraq |
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| Nationality: | Iraq |
| Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
| Specialization: | Artist, Illustrator, Painter, Posterist |
| Art style: | Abstract art, Post War Art, Contemporary art |
| Technique: | Acrylic, Mixed media, Oil |
