"Arabesque Expressionism is a descriptive term I coined to define a style used in this body of work. In this body of work, I used Abstract Expressionism painting techniques like action painting, drip paint, and loose brush strokes to create images of arabesque floral and geometric motifs. As a painter, my work reflects, above all, the joy of the act of painting. Such joy that comes from discovering the visual power of paint when the artist unleashes all its potentials." -Abed Monawar

Abed Monawar is an artist with an exceptional approach to his work. He was born in Doha, Qatar in 1973 and later moved to Syria, where he earned his degree in Dental School from Damascus University in 1997. He then moved to Texas, USA, to pursue a Master's of Arts Degree in Anthropology from Texas Tech University in 2006. He taught Art History at The School of Art at Texas Tech and has been featured in various exhibitions in Lubbock and around the country since 2008.

Abed's style is called Arabesque Expressionism, which combines Abstract Expressionism techniques with images of arabesque floral and geometric motifs. His multidisciplinary approach, which draws from his background in dentistry, anthropology, and art, has resulted in unique and intriguing work. Currently, Abed works as an Academic Advisor at Texas Tech University, where he continues to inspire and influence aspiring artists.