Ahmad Nawash

Ahmad Nawash (1934-2017) was a Palestinian artist whose profound connection to his homeland and the broader Arab world deeply influenced his melancholic and dreamlike artistic compositions. Displaced from his village in Palestine in 1948, Nawash's artwork served as a poignant reflection of the social and political upheavals he experienced throughout his life. His paintings featured absurd figures, intentionally devoid of proportion and symmetry, floating within muted color planes. Despite expressing the pain and darker aspects of humanity, Nawash maintained a sense of hope for the future through his creative output. His artistic style remained consistent, shaped by the influence of Paul Klee and driven by his emotional response to the world around him.