Early on in my life I comprehended that death is the most tragic event in our life. Events of early Monday July 14, 1958 [Coup in Iraq] had convinced me that hate is the most destructive force in our life.
The truth is far beyond what we can see. Therefore my art is an invitation to comprehend this fact. - Ala Bashir
The truth is far beyond what we can see. Therefore my art is an invitation to comprehend this fact.
- Ala Bashir
Drawing is like the first kiss. It carries within it the deepest emotion and the challenge of the first step. It is the first cry after birth - Ala Bashir
Drawing is like the first kiss. It carries within it the deepest emotion and the challenge of the first step. It is the first cry after birth
I discovered that the most dangerous mask is the one worn by intelligent people because they are clever at their disguise. - Ala Bashir
I discovered that the most dangerous mask is the one worn by intelligent people because they are clever at their disguise.
I have to display what I have seen to people. - Ala Bashir
I have to display what I have seen to people.
Art should stimulate. - Ala Bashir
Art should stimulate.
As a painter, I realized that what we see is just manifestation of unseen power. Since then [1958 Coup in Iraq], reality started to take another form… - Ala Bashir
As a painter, I realized that what we see is just manifestation of unseen power. Since then [1958 Coup in Iraq], reality started to take another form…
Everyday hundreds of people came to the hospital... dying, and I have to introduce life into them again... my duty was to compete with death. - Ala Bashir
Everyday hundreds of people came to the hospital... dying, and I have to introduce life into them again... my duty was to compete with death.
Cursed in earth and subdued by death, man found himself beset by time, and his instincts put to the test. Only then, he realized that with love he co… - Ala Bashir
Cursed in earth and subdued by death, man found himself beset by time, and his instincts put to the test. Only then, he realized that with love he co…
Darkness is where we begin and where we end. We don't usually see light traveling in darkness of space because we only can see its reflection on subs… - Ala Bashir
Darkness is where we begin and where we end. We don't usually see light traveling in darkness of space because we only can see its reflection on subs…
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