Jad Zeitouni

  Unveiling "Inside the Glory Box": A Large-Scale Tribute to Heritage & Family There is a unique energy that comes with working on a large-scale canvas. It demands physical movement, broad strokes, and a composition that can hold the viewer’s gaze from across the room. My latest completed piece, titled "Inside the Glory Box," is a special commission that is near and dear to my heart. It is a family portrait that goes beyond simple likeness to capture the spirit of the home and the precious "treasures" who inhabit it. The Concept: Why "The Glory Box"? Traditionally, a "glory box" (or hope chest) is used to store cherished items for the future. In this painting, the traditional mountain house itself acts as the box. It is the vessel that holds the family’s legacy, their joy, and their shared history. By framing the scene within the architecture of the house, I wanted to create the feeling of peering inside a sanctuary where time i...

Jad Zeitouni's " The Weather Machine ": A Fusion of Seasons and Childhood Nostalgia Introduction: Step into the captivating world of Jad Zeitouni's "The Weather Machine," a stunning oil over acrylic painting that transcends the boundaries of traditional landscape art. This 100x65cm masterpiece, created in 2022, is more than just a visual treat; it's a profound exploration of subjective reality and the artistic manipulation of environment. Zeitouni's work invites viewers to ponder the possibility of reconciling opposing seasons, a childhood dream brought to life on a primed wood panel. A Visual Journey into "The Weather Machine": Jad Zeitouni's "The Weather Machine" is a testament to the artist's ability to transform personal memories into a universal experience. The painting depicts a surreal moment in his village, Qebeih, where summer and winter collide, orchestrated by the artist's invented "weather machine....