Mohammad
Abou Chair.
Graphic Designer.
filmmaker.
Palestinian/Dutch
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Dreamer
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Since 1994
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Palestinian/Dutch - Dreamer - Since 1994 -
Artist
statement:
I came to this world, without identity or nationality, in the first second of my life and I was stripped of all kinds of rights, except for basic education. For years, I dragged a suitcase of life experiences behind me and learned daily.
I’m curious about the other as much as I‘m curious about myself, I walk around the streets and my thoughts, trying to find creative ways to help change my surroundings, mixing fiction with reality and presenting what lies in between.
I engage with people like me who never had the chance to be heard and recreate a visual narrative that will impact the viewers’ experience. By doing that, I aim to create this ripple of goodness around us. I dive with my viewers on an emotional journey by answering questions of identity, origins, and existence, while questioning the answers themselves.
In a world where a lie travels faster than the truth, I aspire to build a network that can be based on raw honest materials by the people themselves.
Education:
In 2022, Abou Chair graduated with a master's degree in fine arts and design from MIVC, St. Joost, in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands.
In 2014, he finished his bachelor's degree in Graphic design and visual communication from AUCE in Beirut, Lebanon.
Highlights:
Exhibition Dordrechts Museum
& Galatea Foundation
The short story of an olive tree:
Format: video. | Duration: 4 minutes.
A short video that includes shots from a longer film that revolves around the identity of an anonymous human searching for soil/home, together with an olive tree.
Exhibition in Dordrechts Museum from 25 of March until 03 of September
Exhibition
SEA Foundation
The short story of an olive tree:
Format: video. | Duration: 4 minutes.
A short video that includes shots from a longer film that revolves around the identity of an anonymous human searching for soil/home, together with an olive tree.
Exhibition in SEA Foundation, Tilburg/The Netherlands, from 13th of May- 24th of June 2023.
Dutch Design Week 2022
The short story of an olive tree:
Format: video. | Duration: 4 minutes.
A short video that includes shots from a longer film that revolves around the identity of an anonymous human searching for soil/home, together with an olive tree.
Exhibition in DDW year 2022, Eindhoven the Netherlands, with MIVC St. Joost.
Encounters 2023 | Galerie Janine Rubeiz
& Beiteddine Art Festival
Present Memory:
Format: Collage Prints. | 4 Posters.
Through posters inspired by Dadaism and collage art, I depict the repetitive cycle of time, shedding light on pressing issues and raising awareness. Each frame tells a story of civil war, loss, resilience, and beauty amidst Lebanon's harsh reality.
Using archival footage, self-captured photos, and text, these stories resonate with those who have experienced Lebanon's complexities.
Exhibition in Beirut, Lebanon. July-August 2023.
Published:
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Article about “The short story of an olive tree” with the collaboration of Dordrechts Museum & Galatea Foundation.
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Article about “The short story of an olive tree” with the collaboration of Dordrechts Museum & Galatea Foundation.
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18 August 2022 the Netherlands.
During the interview, I had the chance to talk about my film and its creation process. We discussed why artists need to create more work and how to tackle a sensitive subject.
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08 May 2022 Turkiye.
One of my digital collage collection posters was chosen to be part of the monthly published magazine where they choose a public figure to talk about. They choose Nikola Tesla and my collage poster of him to be in the magazine.