tarek elkassouf

A Lebanese-Australian Artist based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Whether in text or in form, Elkassouf is drawn to the space between two words, between two notes, where the silences become the most resonant.

His visual language draws inspiration from the ancient craft traditions of the SWANA region, where tools, touch, and time are inseparable.

Elkassouf identifies as an artist with a thousand hands, a reference to the countless master craftsmen across generations who have shaped his process, passed down techniques, and imbued their labor with intangible stories.

Where are You From?

Artwork selected to be exhibited at Seoul Museum of Art

Each brick, a fragment.

Every compass, directionless.

Guiding me toward something unknown.

I ask myself: Where does my safety come from?

Is home a place or a fleeting memory?

Is it where I was born, or the quiet sanctuary within my heart?

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Boundaries

Artwork exhibited at Bassam Freiha Art Foundation.

Exploring the perception of intangible barriers that influence us.

The areas between what is known and what is mysterious, between what is seen and unseen.

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Lines From Letters

Exhibition at Bassam Freiha Art Foundation.

An examination of early concepts in writings and drawings of the Artist.

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Transformative Energy at Jubail Island

Standing tall at Jubail Island in Abu Dhabi, the artwork captivates the viewer while evoking a sense of perpetual motion and infinite energy.

Sculpted meticulously with Limestone and Basalt, the artwork embodies the convergence of tradition and innovation.

The Artwork is a true testament to Tarek Elkassouf versatility in harnessing the intrinsic power of materials and forms to communicate deep, universal truths.