Sager Al Qatil - The Silent Chorus (1986)

Artist: Sager Al Qatil (1959–2004)
Technique: Colored Pencils on Paper
Dimensions: 35 x 50 cm
Status: Signed, Dated 1986, Framed
About the Artwork:
A haunting and profound original 1986 work by Sager Al Qatil, titled "The Silent Chorus." This piece represents the most complex surrealist vision in the series, featuring a row of bowed, faceless figures beneath a series of elongated, mask-like countenances. The Sager Al Qatil artwork uses a somber palette of muted greens and purples, executed with his signature delicate colored pencil technique. The composition evokes themes of collective memory, loss of identity, and quiet resilience. This powerful Sager Al Qatil masterpiece is a significant example of how the artist used surreal imagery to process the complexities of the human condition and social reality.
About the Artist:
Sager Al Qatil (1959–2004): Self-taught Palestinian painter.
Background: Studied in Amman, Jordan. A founding member of the Palestinian Artists Association.
International Career: Emigrated to the Netherlands, where he lived and worked until his death in 2004.
Exhibitions: Exhibited across the Middle East, the USA, and Europe (notably Amsterdam).
Style: Known for a unique visual language merging surrealism with social themes and rural landscapes.