Taher Jaoui (1978) is a Tunisian artist based in France, who currently works and lives in Dubai, UAE. His work is a captivating and labor-intensive effort with the idea of continuing the legacy of the abstract expressionist movement of the 50s and 60s. Taher Jaoui’s paintings are rich assembalages of layered forms, vibrant colors, expressive gestures, and mathematical signs and formulas. His artistic practice is influenced by African primitive art, graffiti, Glitch art, and the COBRA movement, as well as the philosophy and attitude of post-war abstract expressionism. Through a series of spontaneous movements, directly inspired by the way canvas responds to layers of paint and gestures applied to it, Jaoui compares his work to a dance routine with a familiar partner. And while impulsive and unconstrained in its core, the familiarity with materials is essential for the creative process that strongly depends on the ability to respond quickly and foresee the way the elements will work together. Layering pastels, oils, and acrylics, the artist accents the richness of his work by constructing a raw texture which directly captures the physical energy put into each piece. Serving as a channel to convey his thoughts, emotions, and visions, the artistic practice is Jaoui's source of confidence and peace, while the finished work becomes a documentation of the process of achieving those feelings. SELECT COLLECTIONSDubai CollectionSalomon CollectionHuemer CollectionVader CollectionJinsan CollectionKrieger Collection Enter Art Foundation BerlinAglaia FoundationAl Fardan Art CollectionExiom FoundationElie Khouri Art Foundation (EKAF)