Jabbar Al Janabi received classical training in painting, which is evident in his use of
color and line, and the balance of his compositions. However, he decided to abandon the realistic style of the classical and move to more mythological themes using symbols from Mesopotamia and Eastern arts. In his recent work. Al Janabi uses symbols in combination with contemporary stylization and abstraction to create a more modern style. He uses a variety of mediums including oils, acrylics and mixed media. His paintings can be found in private collections in London...more
