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Al Amir
Hussein
Born in Mombasa, Kenya, and
belonging to the original Swahili tribe, Al Amir grew up playing on the narrow
Arabic-influenced streets of Old Town Mombasa.
An interesting cultural mix, the
east coast of Kenya and Tanzania was in the past colonized by both the Omani
Arabs and the Portuguese. Today the streets of Old Town Mombasa still reflect the
Arab and Latin architecture deeply immersed in the African Arabic cultures.
Through his paintings you can see
that Al Amir wants to remember and reflect the rich history of his East African
coast and the influences it has had on his powers of perception and his color
palette. In many of his paintings you can feel the heat emanating from the
white-washed walls and want to take refuge inside. The stone walls keep people
cool, even as they sip their strong sweet coffee. Even to this day the Old Town
has changed little - the narrow streets, the bright white walls, and the ornate
woodwork of the doors and lentils remain as a reminder of the past.
2 March
2007 - I just added the two new Hussein paintings below. The Arabic
feeling to these paintings is amazing.
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Title:
The Lady Wanderer
Dimensions: 14" x 17.75"
Medium:
Acrylic on canvas
Cost: $180 |
Title:
Pushing the Cart
Dimensions: 12" x 9"
Medium:
Acrylic on canvas
Cost: $110
Sold! 7 Feb '08 -
Thanks goes out to the website's biggest fan! Thanks Clara! |
24 April 2006
-Several of Al Amir's paintings
have been sold! See below. His paintings have been seen in the past on the pages of Inside African Art and have
proven to be very popular. Additionally, we have had a number of requests to
promote and display artists from the coast so that an alternative culture can be
observed. Al Amir now has his own page and we will try our best to keep it
fluid! All of these paintings are unique in their coastal or true
Swahili feel.
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Title:
Swahili Woman at Door
Dimensions: 12.5" x 16"
Medium:
Acrylic on canvas
Cost: $160
Sold! 21 Jan '08
And on the way to the Netherlands! Tanks Luitzen!
This painting is a excellent example of the Swahili style of dress as well
as an example of its detailed architecture. |
Title:
Old Town Mombasa
Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" (21 x 28cm)
Medium:
Acrylic on canvas
Cost:
$130 |
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Title:
Lamu Alley
Dimensions:
8" x 11" ( 20 x 28cm)
Medium:
Acrylic on canvas
Cost:
$130 |
Title:
Lamu Door
Dimensions: 8" x 11" (20 x 28cm)
Medium:
Acrylic on canvas
Cost: $130
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Title: Kenya Coast Scene
Dimensions: 16.5" x 12" (42 x 31cm)
Medium:
Acrylic on canvas
Cost: $160
-SOLD!- 27 October
2006-To a viewer in Canada-Thanks! |
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Title:
Coffee Monger
Dimensions:
8" x 11" (20 x 28cm)
Medium:
Acrylic on canvas
Cost:
$130-SOLD!
19 November '05 Thanks and enjoy! |
Title:
Old Town Zanzibar
Dimensions:
10" x 14" (25 x 36cm)
Medium:
Acrylic on hardboard
Cost:
$120-SOLD!
19 November '05 Thanks and enjoy! |
Title:
Lamu Coffee Parlor
Dimensions:
10" x 14" (26x36cm)
Medium:
Acrylic on canvas
Cost:
$120-SOLD!
24 June '05 From Mombasa to New Jersey! |
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Title:
Mombasa Street Scene
Dimensions:
8" x 11" (20x28cm)
Medium:
Acrylic on canvas
Cost:
$130-SOLD!
19 November '05 Thanks and enjoy! |
Title:
Mombasa Mosque
Dimensions:
10" x 14" (26x36cm)
Medium:
Acrylic on canvas
Cost:
$150-SOLD!
24 April 2006-This painting was adored by a new visitor in Washington,
D.C. USA-Thanks so much! |
Title:
Mombasa Dhow
Dimensions:
13" x 17.5" (33 x 45cm)
Medium:
Acrylic on canvas
Cost:
$180 SOLD! 18 Aug 2006
- To a discerning eye in the UK! |
If you are interested in any of
these items:
Write down the Artist Name, Painting Title, Cost - and
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the Artist, Exact Painting Title, and what it's worth to
you. I'll get back to you immediately with either an acceptance or a counter
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