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| Syrian artist, Khaled Takreti›s style is close to realism. Speaking of his art Takreti says, “I do not find direct inspiration for my paintings in material objects, things which I have seen, nor existing works. My inspiration comes from my own inner world.” His main subject
and concern is the woman. According to him, a female›s presence brings stability as well as strength, tranquility and balance, while the great white spaces however, are still under research, discovery, adventure and experiment. Takreti says, “This combination of elements gives my work a spiritual dimension which reflects my state of mind during the creative process.” Born in Beirut in 1964, he studied architecture and painting and finally graduated in 1992. Takreti worked as an architect in the General Directorate of Antiquity and Museums in Syria. Ever since a child, Takreti drew and painted using oil colors. He developed his skills in several art schools. In 1995, he moved to New York for two years through which he got acquainted with contemporary art. However, he chose to live in Paris as a full time artist since 2006. He has had many exhibitions, with great frequency, in all the galleries of Damascus as well as shows in Beirut, Paris, the USA and Basel. His latest solo exhibition “My Grandmother and I” was at Ayyam Gallery Damascus in 2009, depicting his childhood memories with his mother and grandmother. Today, his paintings are part of numerous public and private collections such as the Syrian National Museum and the Royal Foundation in Jordan. |