Bashir Qonqar
Bashir Qonqar
Bashir Qonqar (b.1980) is a self-taught artist currently working and living in Bad Goisern, Austria. He received his education in Heidenheim in Germany. When Bashir was 8 years old he experienced the loss of his father who got killed in the First Intifada, an experience that had left a deep impact on his personality and on his way of thinking. Bashir concentrates in his works mainly on the social aspects and interactions, trying to understand and reflect on human behaviors, he also focuses on the taboos and the collective behaviors of the societies; this made his works full of criticism and sarcasm at the same time. Bashir is working currently as a freelance artist and as a social pedagogic in Austria. He participated in several exhibitions and workshops on both local and international levels.
Bashir Qonqar is a self-taught artist currently working and living in Bad Goisern, Austria. Bashir Qonqar received his education in Heidenheim in Germany. When Bashir Qonqar was 8 years old he
experienced the loss of his father who got killed in the First Intifada, an experience that had left a deep impact on his personality and on his way of thinking. Bashir Qonqar concentrates in his works mainly on the social aspects and interactions, trying to understand and reflect on human behaviors, he also focuses on the taboos and the collective behaviors of the societies; this made his works full of criticism and sarcasm at the same time.Bashir is working currently as a freelance artist and as a social pedagogic in Austria. Bashir Qonqar participated in several exhibitions and workshops on both local and international levels.
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- Bashir Qonqar, The Red Tree (2022), acrylic & Chinese ink on jute, 100 x 100 cm
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- Bashir Qonqar, The Black Field (2021), acrylic on canvas, 150 x 180 cm
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- Bashir Qonqar, The Woods I (2022), acrylic & Chinese ink on jute, 100 x 100 cm
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- Bashir Qonqar, The Woods II (2022), acrylic & Chinese ink on jute, 50 x 60 cm
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Saher Nassar was born in Palestine in 1986. Following his graduation from the University of Hertfordshire, England, he started a career in illustration and graphic design working with various renowned media institutions. Saher Nassar It didn’t take long before he discovered himself as an artist and embarked on his journey in art. Saher Nassar uses different methods and materials and his artistic approach varies between conceptual, abstract and pop art. He was born in Palestine in 1986. Following his graduation from the University of Hertfordshire, England, he started a career in illustration and graphic design working with various renowned media institutions. It didn’t take long before he discovered himself as an artist and embarked on his journey in art. Saher Nassar uses different methods and materials and his artistic approach varies between conceptual, abstract and pop art.He participated in several group exhibitions and was commissioned by Alserkal Avenue (Dubai) and Manarat Al-Saadiyat (Abu Dhabi) amongst others in the UAE. Saher Nassar current practice is centered around contemporary art, and his artworks tend to discuss various subjects and present social critique in correlation with individual’s conformity and the status quo.
