Thaer Khazem

In my abstract paintings, technique becomes a vessel for emotional expression—a visual language guided by inner intuition, shaped through texture, layered colors, and spontaneous brushstrokes. I approach materials as living elements that lead me through the creative process. Through the use of mixed media, palette knives, and unconventional tools, I create visual depth, inner rhythm, and dynamic movement that emerge not from premeditation, but from experience.

The themes in my work are drawn from visual memory—fragments of places I have passed through, fleeting moments, or emotions lingering in the depths of the conscious and subconscious mind. This internal memory forms a rich reservoir of inspiration, where experiences are transformed into symbolic colors and abstract forms that speak what words often cannot. Through abstraction, I do not offer the viewer a fixed interpretation, but rather open a space for contemplation—where each person may find reflections of their own self and stories, in a deeply personal and emotional visual experience.

(2008) Master in Fine Arts - Graduate With Honors
Damascus University - Damascus/Syria

(1996) Bachelor in Fine Arts
Damascus University - Damascus/Syria

Master of Fine Arts Syndicate
Damascus/Syria

Group Exhibitions:

• The Third Biennale of Sharjah/UAE. 1997
• The Seventh Biennale of Cairo /Egypt. 1998
• The Sixth Biennale of Muscat / Oman. 1998
• The Youth Exhibition, organized by the Fine Arts Syndicate, Damascus/ Syria. 1998
• Summer Exhibition, XVA Gallery Dubai / UAE. 2007 to 2009
• Capital Club, DIFC, Dubai / UAE. 2010


Solo Exhibitions:

• Ishtar Gallery, Damascus/ Syria. 1997
• Imar Gallery, Lattakia / Syria. 1998
• The Palm Atlantis, Dubai / UAE. 2010
• Khazem Studio Gallery, Sharjah / UAE. 2010 to present