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Landscape

Eternal Embrace
Acrylic on Canvas
24”x 24” (Framed)
$1,200 CAD

Equestrian
Acrylic on Canvas
10" x 10"
$900 CAD

Cityscape

A Rainy Day in Downtown
Acrylic on Art Paper
9" x 9"
$450 CAD

A Cool Alley
Acrylic on Canvas
10" x 10"
$450 CAD

Portrait

Rebirth
Acrylic on Canvas
36”x18”
$1,200 CAD

A Mother's Vigil
Oil on Canvas
40" x 30"
$2,500 CAD

Eternal Anticipation
Acrylic on Canvas
30” x 24”
$1,100 CAD

A Sweet Escape Amidst Tattered Dreams
Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 14"
$1,700 CAD

Bringing Gifts
Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 24” (Framed)
$1,300 CAD

Angel's Gaze
Acrylic on Canvas
20" x 20”
$1,700 CAD

Worried
Acrylic on Canvas
35" x 35"
$2,600 CAD

The Young Artisan
Oil on Canvas
28” x 38”
$3,200 CAD

Stories

My Toys
Acrylic on Canvas
36” x 30” (Framed)
$3,500 CAD

Destruction
Acrylic on Canvas
24” x 24” (Framed)
$1,300 CAD

Witness of Love
Acrylic on Canvas
12” x 16”
$800 CAD

Ethereal Anticipation
Acrylic on Canvas
24” x 20”
$1,200 CAD

Watching Over the Shoeshine Girl's Siesta
Acrylic on Canvas
12” x 16”
$800 CAD

Women Life Freedom
Braided Hair on Barbed Wire
24” x 8”
$2,400 CAD

Balancing Memories
Acrylic on Wood Panel
24” x 8”
$700 CAD

A Little Santa
Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 24"
$1,500 CAD

The First Spin
Acrylic on Canvas
16" x 16"
$750 CAD

Survival Feet
Acrylic on Canvas
30" x 24"
$1,700 CAD

Resilience Blooms
Acrylic on Canvas
30”x 24”
$1,200 CAD

There was Hope on Two Wheels
Acrylic on Canvas
12”x 16”
$800 CAD

Hard Choice
Acrylic on Canvas (Framed)
24” x 48”
$2,500 CAD

Commerce
Acrylic on Canvas
36” x 24” (Framed)
$1,500 CAD

The Courage to Defy the Strom
Acrylic on Canvas
12” x 16”
$800 CAD

Looking Back
Acrylic on Canvas
20” x 30”
$1,500 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”
$800 CAD

Safer at Sea than on Land
Acrylic on Canvas
30” x 36” (Framed)
$2,100 CAD

Freedom of Choice
Acrylic on Canvas
12" x 16"
$800 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”
$800 CAD

Their Journey
Acrylic on Canvas
54” x 72”
$4,000 CAD

The Shoes That Saved Lives
Acrylic on Canvas
36” x 54”
$3,000 CAD

Refugee Children's Feet
Oil on Canvas
59” x 118"
$6,000 CAD

The Healing Socks
Oil on Canvas
58” x 115"
$6,000 CAD

Best Pair
Acrylic on Canvas
8”x 24“
$3,000 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

Imagine being born into a world marked by tragedy. I came into this world in Halabja, Kurdistan, just as it was being torn apart by a devastating Iraqi regime bombing, which claimed 5,000 lives in mere hours. My early years were defined by war and displacement, with my family and I enduring over nine years in refugee camps.Yet, amidst the chaos, art became my refuge and a lifeline for those around me, helping us all cope with our turbulent reality.Now, let's fast forward. I pursued my passion relentlessly, earning a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art and becoming a respected member of Kurdistan's art scene. I've showcased my work in 40 exhibitions, including 8 solo shows, and even had a documentary win at the MENA Film Festival in Vancouver, Canada.Today, I'm here to share my art and its transformative power with you.Join me on this inspiring journey to support my work, and together, let's create a brighter world through the magic of art.

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