About
Reconnecting with her parent's native language, Khoury incorporates elements of Arabic writing that give it its charm. Although nothing is explicitly written, she emphasizes the curves and lines that give the language its unique traits. These paintings represent a mix of emotions and memories, but mostly a sense of belonging through a language that represents the Arab world she grew up in.
• One-of-a-kind colorful abstract painting on canvas created with acrylic paint, pastels, spray paint, and sand
• Measures 35 inches high by 99 inches wide
• IMPORTANT NOTE: This artwork is UNSTRETCHED and will be shipped rolled. The artwork can be shipped stretched, wired and ready to hang (additional charges apply).
• Images shown demonstrate how the artwork may look once stretched and displayed
• Sides are a continuation of the painting and the artwork does not require framing once stretched
• Signed by the artist on the front
Khoury uses vivid fluorescent colors and darker tones as well as thick and thin marks to create compositions with high contrast. In addition, she incorporates pastels to add a softer texture that balances the rough canvas that is treated with sand prior to starting each piece. The sand is sprinkled evenly across the surface to give it a distinct texture.
Khoury begins by creating scratches and marks with pastels, spray paint, and acrylics, remembering Arabic words and phrases as she works. Before the paint dries, she scrapes it off, pulling the paint down towards the end of the canvas. Solid colors are added as a final touch, as well as drips of paint that are placed meticulously on the canvas.
Khoury was born in Ohio following her family’s emigration from Lebanon. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Saudi Arabia, where she stayed until she was 14. Sally then attended high school and college in Beirut, where she graduated with a BA in Fine Arts with distinction from the Lebanese American University of Beirut. In 2013, she moved back to the United States and settled in California. Her paintings have been featured in group and solo shows in Beirut, Dubai, Italy, and the USA.
• Certificate of authenticity is included
• Convenient local Los Angeles area delivery
• Affordable U.S. and international shipping available
