Qais Al Sindy

Qais Al-Sindy, an internationally acclaimed contemporary artist, was born in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1967.

Initially trained as an engineer, he later followed his true calling in the arts, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts in Baghdad. This dual foundation of technical precision and creative expression continues to inform his distinctive artistic voice.

Al-Sindy’s work is deeply rooted in the cultural and historical legacy of Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization. His paintings often explore the complex interplay between memory, identity, exile, and the enduring impact of conflict. Themes of war, displacement, and the search for belonging permeate his practice, shaped by his own journey as an Iraqi artist living in the diaspora.

Blending abstraction with symbolism, Al-Sindy’s visual language incorporates layers of texture, rich color palettes, and subtle references to Arabic calligraphy and ancient Mesopotamian iconography. His compositions invite viewers into a contemplative space, evoking both personal reflection and universal resonance. Through his art, he seeks to preserve cultural memory while addressing the human cost of political upheaval and migration.

Since leaving Iraq in the 1990s, Al-Sindy has lived and worked in California, USA, where he continues to develop a practice that bridges East and West. His paintings have been exhibited extensively across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, and his work resides in prominent private and public collections worldwide. He has participated in international art fairs, museum shows, and cultural initiatives that highlight the voices of artists from conflict regions, establishing himself as a significant figure in contemporary Middle Eastern art.

Al-Sindy’s art stands as both a personal meditation and a cultural testimony, bearing witness to the enduring connections between memory, homeland, and human resilience.