The young 12-year-old artist, who originates from Kuwait, has caused significant waves in the art world, and has already been likened to the great Spanish genius, Pablo Picasso. Incredibly, Hamad had never seen the work of the Spanish master before he put brush to canvas. In a recent Sunday Times article, critics have said of the works of Hamad; ‘Their compositions are, for a child, precociously sophisticated; their patterns appealing and their colours harmonious’. After three sell out collections, and being commissioned to design and create the ‘Birthday Card’ in celebration of the 180th Birthday of Covent Garden, world art lovers have keenly awaited Hamad’s next collection, which will comprise of 6 original paintings. ‘Young talent like this is very rare. We believe that Hamad is an exceptional talent and we are proud to be able to host this young artist’s next collection’ says Marlene Outrim, Director of the Off the Wall. ‘We would like to invite everyone to experience the work of this young genius’. Hamad now lives in Bath with his father, mother and 3 siblings. 'When I've got a blank canvas in front of me I just close my eyes, imagine what I want to be on it, then open my eyes and paint it’. Hamad.
