Tamim Sibai
Untitled from Expressions in Action series
2021
Oil, acrylic and spray paint on canvas
40 x 40 cm
Tamim Sibai's artwork is heavily influenced by interactions with others and his observations of everyday encounters. His artistic focus centers on abstract portraits, which merge the artist's personal perspective with the painted subject to create an intimate blend. The portraits serve as character studies of both the individuals depicted and Sibai himself, reflecting his emotions towards his subjects. Sibai's exploration of questions surrounding identity, physicality, psychology, and mythology is evident in his portrayal of his subjects, oscillating between daydream and reality.
Sibai's painting style is characterized by vivid colors and thick layers of paint, which he applies freely and expressively. His artwork is lively and serious simultaneously, with the figures evoking a sense of calm despite the wild and expressionist tone. The eyes of his subjects conceal their emotions but convey a sense of stillness and rigidity.
Tamim Sibai is a Syrian-born artist who was born in 1991 in Damascus. He currently lives and works in Berlin, Germany. Sibai received his Bachelor's degree in Painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Damascus, Syria in 2014, and his Master's degree in Fine Arts in Painting from Udk, Class of Prof. Burkhard Held in Berlin, Germany in 2018.
Sibai's work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions, including PLATONS HÖHLE Projekt at Mutare Gallery and Blickwechsel at Kunststation in Kleinsassen, both in Berlin. He has also participated in various art fairs, including the POSITIONS Berlin Art Fair. In 2017, Sibai received a graduation grant from the DAAD in Berlin, Germany. Sibai's work has been featured in catalogs, press, and workshops, and he has won awards for his exceptional artistic talent.
