Art Exhibition Launch: The Things They Cannot K*ll by Artist Zahi Khamis

Art Exhibition: "The Things They Cannot K*ll" by Artist Zahi Khamis

Join us on Tuesday, November 11 for an opening of an art gallery with Palestinian artist Zahi Khamis.

Artist Statement

My work is an exploration of the profound emotional landscapes of the Palestinian experience and the universal human condition. Through vibrant oil and acrylic colors, I seek to capture states of sadness, love, memory, and resilience. Informed by my life in exile and the enduring narrative of my Palestinian people, my art strives to affirm the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

My work is a meditation on the tension between hope and tragedy, expressed through bright, optimistic colors juxtaposed with the poignant expressions of my subjects. This interplay aims to amplify the value of life and the enduring power of hope. My paintings invite viewers to pause, reflect, and discover their own meanings within the layers of color, texture, and form.

I believe art has the unique ability to transcend boundaries and connect us on a deeply human level. My hope is that my work resonates with viewers’ innermost emotions, evoking a sense of solidarity and inspiring a renewed appreciation for the beauty and fragility of our shared existence.

About Artist (zahiart.com)

Zahi Khamis is a Palestinian visual artist from the village of Reineh near Nazareth, now based in Baltimore, Maryland. A self-taught painter with a background in Mathematics and Literary Theory, Zahi is also a professor at Goucher College. His art is defined by vibrant colors and delicate, poetic human figures, reflecting his deep connection to the Palestinian experience and his life in exile. Drawing from the realities and aspirations of his people, as well as his own exile, Khamis explores themes of identity, memory, loss, love, yearning, and hope.

Zahi’s work has been exhibited widely across the United States, including solo and juried group shows at prestigious venues such as the United Nations, the U.S. Senate, The Palestine Center in Washington, D.C., and the Carnegie Institute for Peace. His art has also graced the covers of novels and musical albums and has been featured in international journals. Through his vibrant palette and poignant imagery, Zahi seeks to affirm human beauty and evoke a sense of belonging and solidarity—not only with Palestinians but with all oppressed peoples.

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