Faisal Alkheriji’s Gallery

Curators

Manar and Sharifah Alhinai

Gallery Date

April 2021

About the Artist

Faisal Alkhreiji is a contemporary Saudi artist known for blending cubism and surrealism to reimagine Arab identity and heritage. Born and raised in Jeddah, Alkhreiji began sketching at the age of six, and developed his style through self-exploration and exposure. His vibrant portraits are inspired by traditional Saudi culture—clothing, landscapes, customs—presented through a modern, abstract lens. Influenced by artists such as Pablo Picasso and George Condo and inspired by some of their most famous works, Alkhreiji creates captivating pieces that explore identity and transformation. His work has been exhibited internationally, including in London, Boston, and Jeddah. Often called the “Saudi Picasso,” Alkhreiji is part of a new generation of artists reshaping the global perception of Arab art, offering a fresh, expressive, and personal take on cultural representation. To find out more about him, please visit artbyfaisal.com.

The "Saudi Picasso" invites us on a visual journey that defies expectations and highlights the depth and vibrancy of Arab identity.

In Representing Culture Differently, Saudi artist Faisal AlKheriji reimagines Arab heritage. Drawing on cubism and surrealism, his work transforms traditional symbols—such as clothing, gestures, and customs—into abstract portraits that reflect a culture both rooted in history and evolving with time. AlKheriji’s art explores the tension between tradition and modernity, using vivid color, fragmented figures, and expressive lines to tell stories of identity, memory, and transformation. Each piece offers a new perspective on what it means to belong to a place that is undergoing change. Through this exhibition, AlKheriji invites viewers to see culture not as fixed, but as something living, shaped by time, imagination, and personal experience. Representing Culture Differently is a visual journey that challenges assumptions and celebrates the richness of Arab identity in all its complexity.