Edward Shahda
Edward Shahda was born in Damascus in 1952 and studied at the Suhail Al-Ahdab institute for Plastic Arts in Hama City and the Faculty of Fine Arts at Damascus University, before completing an art residency at Anatoly Klankov's operator in Russia.
Inspired by folkloric narratives, myths and local icons, the themes are almost a witness that brings spirituality to the lives of Islamic poets and and decorations. The artist is renowned for his work, which includes gloomy faces and its powerful emotionally charged scenes, as well as presenting the woman's body. Using techniques including acrylic, oil colors and Chinese ink, his works reveal a state of tension inherent in thick lines and color variation.