Safa Rubaye

"Dr. Safa Rubaye is a self-taught artist from Iraq. He has a passion in art while very young. He has always been keen on polishing his style and philosophy in this arena. An avid proponent of classicism and postmodernism in art. He studied medicine at the University of Baghdad, which provided him with extensive knowledge in human anatomy, a theme reflected in his pieces of art. His major themes revolve around the human experience and the exploration of human psyche. He has finished tens of pieces that can be categorized under the category of various disciplines such as surrealism, abstract and impressionism. As pertaining to the usage of media, he masters painting with oil on canvas, acrylic, pastel, graphite, and color pencils. He has interests in many walks in life such as philosophy, psychology, mythology and chess."

Medical Doctor

• Solo Exhibitions:
- 2007 Erbil, Castle Gallery, “insight”
- 2005 Baghdad, Shaddad Gallery “Mesopotamian panorama”
• Juried Art Shows:
- Sept 21, 2018, Juried Art Show and Gala by Inspired Community Art Center, The Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex, San Antonio, TX
• Group Exhibitions:
- June 19, 2017, Group Show, The Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex, San Antonio, TX.
- April 21- 31, 2015, “Onirico e Surreale”, Merlino Battego d'Arte, via delle Vacchie Carceri snc 50100, Firenze, Italy
- Feb 12-22, 2015, “Prove e Sperimentazione (testing and experimentation)", Merlino Battego d'Arte, via delle Vacchie Carceri snc 50100, Firenze, Italy
- October 2011, “Opening Doors”, Art Incorporated Gallery, San Antonio, Texas.
- August 2011, Foundry Community and Coffee, San Antonio, Texas, sponsored by SAVA.
- 2008 Erbil, Castle Gallery.
• Logo Design:
- Several commercial companies
- Erbil Medical College Logo
• Graphic designs:
- Several poetry books, hardcover design and internal sketches.
• Workshops:
- Drawing for piece, a workshop dedicated for the wellbeing of Iraqi children.