At Buro247 Middle East, we are committed to showcasing and celebrating the extraordinary talent in the Arab world. With our column, #BuroSpotlights, we bring you stories of pioneering artists, innovative designers, tech trailblazers, cinematic visionaries, sports stars, and more.
This week, #BuroSpotlights Saudi artist Faisal Alkheriji.
Faisal AlKheriji’s art is a vivid exploration of Saudi culture, where tradition and modernity collide on canvas. His work reinterprets the essence of Saudi heritage through the bold lenses of cubism and surrealism. AlKheriji’s paintings are populated with rich patterns, intricate costumes, and symbolic imagery, all drawn from the deep cultural roots of the Arab world.
AlKheriji’s distinctive style is a blend of artistic influences and cultural reverence. Inspired by the giants of art like Picasso and Matisse, he has developed a unique visual language that marries the abstract with the traditional. His paintings are narratives that weave together the stories of Saudi customs, fashion, and everyday life.
In his depictions, AlKheriji highlights the nuances of Saudi culture—the hospitality, the customs, the way of life—by incorporating them into a surreal, almost dreamlike world. His characters, often clad in traditional garb, are not static; they are alive with movement and emotion. The use of cubism in his work allows him to break down these elements into their core components, presenting them in a way that is both familiar and entirely new.
One of the most striking aspects of AlKheriji’s art is how he uses color and form. This is particularly evident in his series on traditional Saudi costumes, where the intricacies of the garments are rendered with a modern twist.
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