Rabie’s canvases blur the line between figuration and abstraction, often presenting ghost-like figures, architectural outlines, and erased gestures. His surfaces are layered with muted tones—washed grays, dusted blues, and raw textures—that evoke the visual memory of worn walls and forgotten spaces. The result is a language of trace and absence, where what is not shown becomes as powerful as what is.

Hussein’s canvases are marked by an expressive figurative style, where the human form is central but never conventional. His palette—dominated by earthy tones and interrupted by quiet bursts of luminous color—reflects a psychological terrain shaped by trauma, survival, and hope. Each painting reads like a visual diary entry, layered with emotion, symbolism, and cultural memory.

Abdelke's artistic journey has been shaped by both personal exile and political resistance. His works often echo the pain and resilience of the Syrian people, reflecting themes of struggle, absence, and memory. His art is not just a visual statement—it’s a form of silent protest, loaded with emotional and political weight.

A pioneering Bahraini artist, Jabbar Al Ghadban is known for his evocative early printmaking work that captured the spirit and memory of traditional life in Bahrain. Using techniques such as etching and woodcut, Al Ghadban crafted bold compositions filled with symbolic elements—boats, fish, crescents, and abstracted architecture—that reflect the cultural soul of the Gulf. His prints are marked by strong contrasts, rhythmic lines, and textured surfaces, combining technical mastery with emotional depth. Through his work, Al Ghadban preserves the poetry of place and identity, offering a timeless reflection on Bahraini heritage.

An exhibition spotlighting the powerful work of artist Salman Najim. Known for his deeply introspective art, Najim explores the inner mind and subconscious, drawing inspiration from Carl Jung’s active imagination techniques. For the past eight years, Najim has devoted himself to creating an impressive body of work rooted in Jungian principles. Through active imagination, Najim brings his innermost visions to life, producing a remarkable collection of over 2,800 pieces that capture the hidden landscapes of the mind and imagination. Each piece invites the audience to explore Najim’s unique perspective and personal journey, making this an immersive experience, moving from vibrant dreamscapes to tranquil abstract forms

Folk Art Space proudly presents “Klay Kassam,” an exhibition that celebrates the distinctive art of Klay Kassam. The exhibition open it’s door for visitors starting [16,17,18 Feb 2025] till [5th March 2025] at Folk Art Space exhibition area in Sehla, Kingdom of Bahrain. Klay Kassam is an Egyptian artist renowned for blending the richness of Egyptian heritage with contemporary abstract techniques. His work invites viewers into a world of bold colors and dynamic shapes, each piece a tribute to Egypt's visual legacy through modern artistic expression. Born in 1977, Kassam holds a Ph.D. in Fine Arts from Alexandria University, where he later taught as a professor. His unique artistic journey has taken him to solo and group exhibitions across Egypt and the globe. “‘Klay Kassam’ reflects a powerful dialogue between heritage and innovation,” says the Folk Art Space team. The exhibition is open to the public, promising an immersive experience for art enthusiasts and cultural lovers alike.

Built Elsewhere presents a series of bronze sculptures and silkscreen prints that examine the conceptual tensions surrounding home, memory and identity within the context of diasporic presence. Rather than reconstructing a singular place or origin, Rim Albahrani works through abstraction to propose spatial forms shaped by memory, movement, and shifting contexts. These are not representations of architecture, but spatial propositions shaped by psychological orientation and lived experience. The sculptures are grounded yet slightly off center, holding emotion through quiet imbalance. In parallel, the prints function as impressions, visual traces of structures recalled, imagined or partially forgotten. This work aligns with broader conversations about how space and belonging are shaped through experience, relation and the refusal of fixed narratives. Rim Albahrani constructs meaning through repetition, open form, and the tension between structure and memory. While certain theoretical ideas may echo in the background, they are not central. It remains committed to a visual language that holds ambiguity, invites reflection and resists the need for definition. Built Elsewhere approaches form as a mode of reflection. It holds presence, relation, and quiet transformation. Rather than seeking certainty, the work remains open and suggests that belonging is shaped through gestures that lean, shift, and stay attentive to change. These forms trace the ongoing construction of self, memory and place.