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Hani Naji
Blue & Green
Oil on Canvas
60 x 96 inch
152 x 244 cm
Framed in White
Location: Hani Naji Virginia Studio
Hani Naji’s abstract expressionist Conflict paintings explore the intricate relationship between light, color, and pattern. Through his innovative use of color theories and systems, he creates compositions that evoke a sense of musicality, where each color functions like a note in a visual symphony. The tension between figures, patterns, and the contrast and harmony of colors generates a complex, dynamic composition that feels like a visual concerto. Naji’s work moves between emotional extremes and moments of introspective calm, inviting the viewer to experience a flowing emotional cadence, with each visual element contributing to a broader emotional resonance.
The emotional depth and lyrical movement in Hani Naji’s painting are inspired by the dynamic tension in Vivaldi’s Concerto for Violin in E minor, RV 277, II. Favorito. Just as the violin in Vivaldi’s concerto weaves a delicate, reflective melody amid shifting harmonies, Naji contrasts light, color, figure, and pattern to create emotional conflict, drawing the viewer into a rich, abstract space. The tension between opposing elements in his work mirrors the rise and fall of the violin’s phrasing, where shifts in tone evoke both emotional extremes and introspective serenity. Like Vivaldi’s violin, which expresses vulnerability through subtle shifts, Naji’s paintings explore emotional complexity, using visual rhythm to convey both turmoil and resolution. Inspired by Vivaldi's technical mastery, Naji channels this conflict through his brushstrokes, allowing the viewer to immerse in a raw, expressive experience that transcends language, resonating with the universal emotions of the human condition.