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ILHAM bAdREddINE MAHFOUz

Born in Syria. Lives and works in west Bloomfield, MI, USA

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I am an Arab-American Artist. I was born in Damascus, Syria. I came to with Mr. Barry Avedan. I was influenced by their abstract art, where the
the United States in 1972. I had the privilege of having the best of two direction of a simple line and colors could dictate the mood of a painting.
cultures and the adventures of a new world guided by the upbringing of an By improvising and directing the art work it helped to make the painting
old world. Life is a journey of adventures and experiences, accompanied strong. There lies a link between the subconscious and the conscious.
by joyful and sad memories. You will have to swallow the bitter tastes to I live in Michigan and I teach Art (ceramic and painting) at Creative Art
appreciate the sweet ones. Memories of childhood that you cling to for Center in Pontiac, MI also I teach Arabic Language at the University of
security will take you to a higher level of transcendence and uncharted Detroit Mercy. Art is a universal language. I hope that through my art I will
territory; only if you are willing to take chances for exploring and learning be able to convey my true beliefs about humanity and help one another.
to reach the stars. I was fortunate to study art with the many instructors, Art is an emotion that needs to be communicated freely.
some of whom are mentioned here. I studied the art of Raku with Mr. Art is love. /Art is compassion. /Art is a universal harmony. /Art is healing.
Robert Piepenberg, ceramics with Mrs. Suzanne Stephenson, and painting /Art is world peace.

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 aNDrOID, MIxED MEDIA 18x24 IN. / 45x61 CM.

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