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"Kurdish Artist, using paint and canvas to raise funds for refugees in Canada."
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Gallery
Murals
Stories
Portrait
Cityscape
Landscape
STILL-LIFE
Landscape
Bowen Island
Acrylic on Canvas
10”x 10”
$800 CAD
Grouse Mountain
Acrylic on Canvas
30”x 24”
$3,500 CAD
Blackberries
Acrylic on Canvas
10”x 10”
$800 CAD
Eternal Embrace
Acrylic on Canvas
24”x 24”
$2,880 CAD
The Fall
Acrylic on Canvas
20”x 24”
$1,950 CAD
still-life
Cityscape
A Rainy Day in Downtown
Acrylic on Art Paper
9" x 9"
$800 CAD
Granville Street
Acrylic on canvas
10" x 10"
$800CAD
Georgia Street
Acrylic on canvas
10" x 10"
$800CAD
Portrait
Rebirth
Acrylic on Canvas
36”x18”
$3,250 CAD
A Mother's Vigil
Oil on Canvas
30" x 20"
$2,500 CAD
Eternal Anticipation
Acrylic on Canvas
30” x 24”
$2,900 CAD
A Sweet Escape Amidst Tattered Dreams
Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 14"
$1,700 CAD
Bringing Gifts
Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 24”
$2,880 CAD
Angel's Gaze
Acrylic on Canvas
20" x 20”
$1,700 CAD
Stories
My Toys
Acrylic on Canvas
36” x 30” (Framed)
$3,500 CAD
Destruction
Acrylic on Canvas
24” x 24” (Framed)
$3,200 CAD
Witness of Love
Acrylic on Canvas
12” x 16”
$1,200 CAD
Ethereal Anticipation
Acrylic on Canvas
24” x 20”
$1,950 CAD
Watching Over the Shoeshine Girl's Siesta
Acrylic on Canvas
12” x 16”
$1,200 CAD
Women Life Freedom
Braided Hair on Barbed Wire
24” x 8”
$2,400 CAD
Balancing Memories
Acrylic on Wood Panel
24” x 8”
$1,200 CAD
A Little Santa
Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 24"
$2,400 CAD
The First Spin
Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 16"
$1,450 CAD
Survival Feet
Acrylic on Canvas
30" x 24"
$1,700 CAD
Resilience Blooms
Acrylic on Canvas
30”x 24”
$3,200 CAD
There was Hope on Two Wheels
Acrylic on Canvas
12”x 16”
$1,200 CAD
Hard Choice
Acrylic on Canvas (Framed)
24” x 48”
$4,600 CAD
Welcoming Newcomers
Acrylic on Canvas
24” x 24”
$3,400CAD
Commerce
Acrylic on Canvas
36” x 24” (Framed)
$3,600 CAD
The Courage to Defy the Strom
Acrylic on Canvas
12” x 16”
$1,200 CAD
Looking Back
Acrylic on Canvas
20” x 30”
$3,600 CAD
The Beautiful game
Acrylic on Canvas
20" x 20”
$1,100 CAD
Requiem for the Dreams Lived Here
Acrylic on Canvas
12" x 16”
$1,200 CAD
Safer at Sea than on Land
Acrylic on Canvas
30” x 36” (Framed)
$3,500 CAD
Freedom of Choice
Acrylic on Canvas
12" x 16"
$1,200 CAD
Seeking Safety
Acrylic on Canvas
18" x 24"
$1,300 CAD
Sinjar: Guardian of Hope
Oil on Canvas
52" x 78"
$4,000 CAD
The Promise Beneath the Rubbish
Acrylic on Canvas
12” x 16”
$1,200 CAD
Their Journey
Acrylic on Canvas
54” x 72”
$11,600 CAD
The Shoes That Saved Lives
Acrylic on Canvas
36” x 54”
$7,750CAD
Refugee Children's Feet
Oil on Canvas
59” x 118"
$20,850 CAD
The Healing Socks
Oil on Canvas
58” x 115"
$20,850 CAD
Best Pair
Acrylic on Canvas
8”x 24“
$1,200 CAD
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Murals
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Exhibitions & Collabs
Igniting strength, shaping inspiration
Presentation House Theatre, North Vancouver, BC | NOV 3-4 & 10-12 2023
In collaboration with Blackout society art & stand festival
"A captivating realm of a refugee artist whose creations traverse borders and encapsulate the spirit of resilience. Harem witnessed the horrors of his town's chemical attack as a child. Growing up in a refugee camp, he turned to art as a language to express the silent suffering of children in war's wake. His work reflects global tragedies, a testament to the strength of those who endure.Harem's art offers a glimpse of hope amidst the turmoil. He transformed his creativity into a shield against a terrifying reality. Join us in celebrating the artistic journey that resonates with individuals worldwide, fostering understanding, compassion, and unity."
- Stand Festival
Looking Back
The Cultch Gallery, Vancouver, BC July 2022
War took my childhood, and my life was filled with uncertainty and fear. Since I had no toys, drawing was my entertainment and salvation and I lived inside my imagination. Drawing what I lived through continues to be my salvation.
Seeking Safety
Deer Lake Gallery, Burnaby, BC | Feb 2023
The plight of children who are displaced from countries ravaged by war is my subject matter.
They are in a sense portraits of my students.Seeking Safety is an intimate look at the trauma I experienced fleeing genocide in my youth.
About
Harem Tahir, the creative force behind Nigarkesh, boasts over 15 years of artistic mastery. His work has graced urban landscapes, captivating audiences worldwide. With over 40 exhibitions and 9 solo shows, Harem’s art transcends mere visuals. Each stroke carries a story—a whispered memory, a forgotten dream. Some of his pieces found their way into multiple books and magazines and even became subjects of master’s theses at fine art colleges.With a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art and a Master Teacher Trainer Program under his belt, Harem isn't just an artist; he is an educator, a weaver of dreams on canvas at the Anvil Centre. He is also a distinct member of the Canada Art Council and BC Art Council.Harem’s collaborative spirit spans the globe, from the "Songs of Hope" project in the USA, where musicians and composers infuse his paintings into their performances across various cities, to Italy’s "The Stories from Camp", hosted by Fondazione Imago Mundi at the Gallerie delle Prigioni.In the face of adversity, Harem’s homeland bore witness to his creative resilience. Amidst conflict and crisis, he harnessed art as a salve for the soul, offering solace to refugee children in Iraqi camps.His compassionate odyssey continued upon his arrival in Canada, where he dedicated his time to non-profit organizations in British Columbia, extending a helping hand to refugees like himself.His solo exhibitions in art galleries caught the attention of Canadian media and global publications alike, with features in:
- The University of British Colombia
- Tui Motu InterIslands Magazine
- Vancouver is Awesome
- Le Journal de Montreal
- Mena Film Festival
- Songs of Hope
- New Canadian Media
- Culture Days
- Global News
- BurnabyNowHarem’s influence extends beyond brushstrokes. His Award-winning documentary, “Harem Memories of Home” resonated with audiences at the MENA Film Festival in Vancouver, Canada.Today, Harem calls British Columbia home. Here, he continues to create a symphony of colors against rain-kissed windows.His hope? To impact the Canadian art scene to ignite conversations, provoke thought, and remind us that magic exists.Join him on this inspiring journey and together create a brighter world through the magic of art.
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