Abeer El Khateb

Perception, Art, and the Collector’s Eye

Perception shapes reality, yet it is fragile-easily influenced, constantly shifting. My art practice is an ongoing exploration of how perception can be re-engineered, inviting viewers to question what they think they know. Through form, color, and symbolism, I create works that disrupt the familiar, prompting a deeper engagement with the act of seeing itself.

My process is rooted in deep research. I meticulously examine my subject matter, studying its development, transformations, and potential outcomes. This investigative approach allows me to uncover hidden connections and patterns that inform my work. However, I balance this analytical depth with a commitment to traditional and fundamental artistic techniques. By employing time-honored methods, I ground my conceptual explorations in a tangible, tactile reality—bridging past wisdom with contemporary inquiry.

Psychologically, our minds are wired to seek patterns and meaning, often without questioning their origins. My work taps into this process, uncovering the hidden biases that shape interpretation. By creating moments of cognitive tension—where perception and understanding diverge—I challenge viewers to pause, reconsider, and perh...

2014 MA Fine Art, UAL, UK
2011 - 2013 Morley Collage London
1995 Graphic design Amsterdam Graphic lyceum, Holland
1994 Video and Montage,Zeeland -Holland
1986-90 Academy of Fine Arts, Baghdad Iraq

On-Going exhibition at the Turquoise Gallery