Shaweesh

Art Space, Dubai
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2013 

Dubai, Art Space, A Line In The Sand, March - April 2013

Shaweesh, the youngest among this group, is an artist based in Riyadh and is part of a growing movement of young street artists in Saudi. He strongly believes in initiating dialogue on the streets with his interpretations and impressionable art. He began in 2009 with graffiti art, and expanded his expertise to digital and pop art. Shaweeh juxtaposes important political figures and events with iconic sci-fi, superheroes and US pop culture icons, paralleling the strengths and achievements of the mortal with those of the superhuman, in often a humorous rendering.

"Social media is the best tool we have available to showcase and express our art. When I do a new piece of street art I will take a photo and share it on social media. This enables all of my followers, friends and fans to comment, share and like the work I do. But also provide criticism. You can't create this type of dialogue on the streets." Shaweesh, 2013