Hamdullah Arbab
Acrylic/Oil on Canvas/Board, Watercolour
"Hamdullah Arbab is a self-taught, Ottawa-based visual artist specialising in expressive portraiture and plein air painting. His work explores emotion and light, using traditional techniques like the Zorn palette and tonal plein air styles. With over two decades of artistic practice, Arbab has exhibited internationally and continues to engage in community-focused art initiatives.
In addition to his studio practice, Arbab is an artivist who uses visual storytelling to advocate for human rights and girls education. Through powerful symbolism and emotionally charged imagery, his art challenges social norms and amplifies the voices of those affected by inequality and injustice."
In addition to his studio practice, Arbab is an artivist who uses visual storytelling to advocate for human rights and girls education. Through powerful symbolism and emotionally charged imagery, his art challenges social norms and amplifies the voices of those affected by inequality and injustice."
