AFIKARIS Gallery is pleased to present the first solo exhibition in Europe of Moroccan artist Mohamed Said Chair.
Driven by a fascination with humanity and its representations, Mohamed Saïd Chair has developed a practice centered on portraiture, deeply influenced by the raw and introspective expression of Lucian Freud. His work, executed primarily in oil, demonstrates a sharp attention to anatomy and bodily detail. With variations of drapery, use of verdaccio, and precise rendering of volumes, Chair draws on the legacy of the old masters — from the Italian Renaissance to Flemish and French classical painting — to revive academic techniques in the service of profoundly contemporary themes, such as modern alienation, mass culture, and the impact of social media on our perception of the individual.
More information coming soon.
