Born in Gabon, Darwiche Chamaa is a Lebanese artist who masterfully captures the lush beauty of his homeland’s landscape through abstract art. Influenced by Modernism, Impressionism, and Cubism, Chamaa embraces abstraction over realism, finding freedom in the exploration of colors and techniques. Working primarily with oils, and occasionally using acrylics and soft pastels, Chamaa begins his process with a watercolor wash. Layer by layer, he builds compositions, incorporating thickness and texture with oil paint. Chamaa’s technique involves deconstructing the landscape into color fields and blocks connected by a web of lines. This simplification of structure and palette allows him to convey the pure essence of the Lebanese scenery. Chamaa’s work has been exhibited at prestigious venues including Galerie Cheriff Tabet in Beirut, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Alkhaila Gallery in Cairo, and Agora Gallery in New York. His art is part of collections at the French Embassy in Beirut, Farhat Art Museum, and many other institutions, showcasing his profound impact on the art world.