Ismail Al-Rifai Syrian, b. 1967

Ismail Al-Rifai (b. 1967, Syria) is a distinguished artist and writer who bridges visual art and literature. Renowned for his monochromatic faces and emotive paintings, Al-Rifai expresses the human psyche through his art while capturing aspects of individual and universal experience. His artistic journey, influenced by his homeland and reflective nature, deeply explores conflict, identity, and emotional depth.

Al-Rifai’s work expresses a continuous dialogue between personal studies and reflections with the external realities of his environment, also a commentary on the universal struggles faced by humanity. His approach challenges conventional perceptions, using abstraction and symbolism to present a more subtle and meditative view of the human condition.