In his latest series titled Watermelon Peace, Majd Kurdieh strongly acknowledges humanity’s increasing turmoil and restlessness, and counteracts with portrayals of unwavering love, belief and discovery of inner peace.
Unsurprisingly, the paintings burst with light and color, offering up an aesthetic as passionate as the topic itself. Since the introduction of The Scary Butterfly Gang and its characters in 2014, Kurdieh is masterful in his ability to express our realities through the strokes of his brush and the power of his words.
It is perhaps the visual innocence of the works represented in this series, coupled with the power of prose and poetry, that deem his work so poignant. As noted by Kurdieh, his art and its characters are of this world, not merely a fantasy. If you care to look deeply enough, he offers a portal to a place of hope and togetherness should you wish to experience it.
