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Omar Obaid  

Painting : acrylic · 170 x 300 x 3 cm 66.9 x 118.1 x 1.2 inch · Ready to hang

$2,922 2 922 $US
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Type

Painting : Unique artwork

Condition

Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang

with stretcher frame

Authenticity

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist

Invoice from the gallery

Signature

Hand-signed by artist

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Dimensions ( cm • inch )

170 x 300 x 3 cm 66.9 x 118.1 x 1.2 inch Height x Width x Depth

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Vetted seller since 2026

Description

This abstract artwork showcases a dynamic interplay of bold, sweeping brushstrokes and muted colors. Dominating the canvas, the rhythmic arcs of deep blues and charcoal grays traverse a soft, pale background, creating a sense of fluid motion. The brushwork's vigorous energy contrasts with the serene backdrop, suggesting tension and balance. Through deliberate layering, the artist achieves a striking texture, where dark and light hues interplay, evoking both depth and transparency. The composition's asymmetrical nature invites viewers to explore its visual complexities, as each curve and line reveals a new dimension upon closer inspection. This painting stands out for its ability to convey movement and emotion through minimal yet powerful means, engaging the observer in an ongoing dialogue with its abstract forms.

Abstract

Abstract expressionism

Beige

brown

Omar Obaid

United Kingdom  • 1985

Presentation

Omar Obaid (b.1985) is an award-winning abstract artist based in London. After graduating with a BSc in Computer Science, Omar’s career took him on a different path. Formerly working for The New York Times. Omar has now been a full-time independent artist painting professionally for over 14 years, and he enjoys creating large-scale expressive original oil and acrylic paintings in his studio in West London. Omar won the Best Of Design Award in the Houzz Awards in 2026 and 2025.

Omar's technique has been developing over the years, and mainly working with oil and acrylic paint on cotton canvas, Omar has created a signature colour palette which you can see throughout his collection.

Inspired by the modern masters including Rothko, Pollock and Kandinsky, Omar enjoys creating abstract paintings from layers of paint applied using a palette knife and adding the finishing touches with his signature mark-making techniques using varied brushes.

Omar’s artwork has appeared on TV in shows including Suits, Million Dollar Listing NYC and George Clarke’s Amazing Renovations. Omar’s work is held in public and private collections in over 35 countries including the UK, USA, Germany, Philippines and Australia. Omar was commissioned for Champneys Spa, Tiktok’s London headquarters and Caesars Forum, which hosts the world’s largest pillarless ballroom in Las Vegas,.

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