“To represent terrible and questionable things is, in itself, the sign of an instinct of power and magnificence in the artist; he doesn’t fear them. There is no such thing as pessimistic art. Art affirms”.
Friedrich Nietzsche
These small size paintings defy their physical limitations by delving into profound existential and philosophical questions. They distill complex ideas, inviting the viewers to engage closely with layers of meaning. Like my large and monumental paintings, they have the power to provoke deep introspection, stirring emotions, and sparking intellectual reflection. By condensing questions and insights into their small frames, they become windows into the vast expanse of human experience.
Yearning
12"x10", Oil on canvas, 1997. Private Collection. New York , NY
Pathetique
12"x10", Oil on canvas, 1997
Thirst
12"x10", Oil on canvas, 1997. Private Collection. Beirut, Lebanon
The Good and Just
24"x16", Oil on panel, 2002. Private Collection, California
And what is your dream?
16" x 12", Oil on panel, 2002. Private Collection. Washington, DC
Who is the Beast?
16" x 12", Oil on panel, 2002. Private Collection. Washington, DC
Pious Enemies
16"x12", Oil on panel, 2002
Lovers
20"x10", Oil on panel, 1998
Inhumanity
13"x24", Oil on panel, 2002
Forbidden Love
24"x16", Oil on panel, 2004
The Will to Create
24"x16", Oil on panel, 2002. Private Collection. New York, NY
Betrayed
24"x16", Oil on panel, 2003
Playground
16"x12", Oil on panel, 2003
The grow-ups are very strange
13"x11.5", Oil on panel, 2003. Private Collection. Washington, DC
We understood nothing.
13"x11.5", Oil on panel, 2003. Private Collection. Richmond, VA
Behold!
16"x12", Oil on panel, 1998
Beneath the Wheel
12"x14", Oil on panel, 2004
This is Life
13"x11.5", Oil on panel, 2002
Homage to Sonny
14"x14", Oil on panel, 1999
Is this comedy divine?
11.5"x13", Oil on panel, 2003
Rest in the flight
12"x18", Oil on panel, 1997
Awakening
11.5"x19", Oil on panel, 1997
Nada. Ello DirÃ
12"x14", Oil on panel, 2004
I love you
14”x14”, Oil on panel, 1997
Humans!
12”x12”, Oil on canvas, 2009
What Victory?
23.5”x12”, Oil on panel, 2008