
Where stems of trees, aluminium and brass become conduits for the silentconversations.
The aluminum pieces attached to the tree stems, resembling mushrooms,stand as symbols of growth, resilience and the quiet conversations that unfoldbeneath the forest canopy.
The walls, adorned with flat aluminium and brass pieces, present a visualsymphony. Hilltops rise and fall, capturing the undulating landscapes of ournatural surroundings, while clouds drift across the canvases, carrying theartist’s interpretation of the sea within their ethereal forms.. His hands, guidedby an intimate understanding of the materials, mould and shape them into avisual poetry that speaks of the interconnectedness of all living things.
Whispers of Nature is an invitation to step into Ghassan Zard’s imaginativerealm, where the boundaries between the man-made and the organic blurinto a seamless tapestry. It beckons us to listen, not just with our ears, but withour hearts, to the whispers of nature that echo in each meticulously craftedpiece.
As you explore this arboreal symphony, may you find yourself attuned to thesilent conversations that resonate within the artistry of Ghassan Zard.
Text by Rima Nasser. Courtesy Galerie Tanit.
Ghassan Zard is a Lebanese painter and sculptor born in 1954. He lives and works in Beirut.

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