"he's a fucking dictator"
"he's a fucking dictator"

Painting

"he's a fucking dictator"

The most personal and vulnerable painting I have ever made.

"I Am Whole"
"I Am Whole"

Drawing

"I Am Whole"

A life-sized drawing of me, myselves, and I.

"we all have boxes!"
"we all have boxes!"

Painting

"we all have boxes!"

My box was buried in a dark abandoned basement, while yours might be stacked on a shelf or stored in a safe corner in your garage.

The Red Box
The Red Box

Sculpture

The Red Box

Through the lens of a little Syrian girl forced to flee her home with her family amidst the chaos of revolution, leaving behind a cherished red box containing family photographs. Despite years of longing and failed attempts, the box is eventually... More

will we ever be fine?
will we ever be fine?

Painting

will we ever be fine?

This piece delves into the complexities of personal identity, emotional struggle, and familial dynamics through the lens of an oil painting depicting various versions of the self. The scene, set in the narrator's bedroom, portrays five figures... More

Work by

Abrar Al Mouktaran

Drawing and Painting

“This year, as I mark half of my life as a refugee, my work resonates with the enduring trauma etched into every fibre of my being. Delving into the depths of memory, I unearth references from my...” [More]