Creating Beyond Trends: The Search for Authentic Expression

In today’s art world, it’s easy to get lost in appearances — in what’s expected, what sells, or what’s “in style.” But for me, art has never been about fitting in. It’s about creating something that breathes truth, even when that truth is quiet.

I’ve seen how fast images travel now — how trends come and go, how aesthetics are recycled until they lose their meaning. I didn’t want to play that game. My goal has always been to find a language that doesn’t age with algorithms. A language that speaks directly, with color, with silence, with rhythm.

When I paint, I’m not thinking about what people will like. I’m trying to capture what feels real at that moment — the tension of a gesture, the emotion behind a trace, the balance between control and freedom. Each piece is a conversation between instinct and awareness.

Living in Dubai has amplified that reflection. It’s a city where luxury and authenticity constantly intersect, where everything is polished — yet beneath the surface, real stories are waiting to be told. My work aims to bring that sincerity forward.

Art, for me, isn’t about following the light — it’s about creating it.

Hakim IDRISS
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