b. 1967, Manama, Bahrain; lives and works in Bahrain

Mohammed Al Mahdi is a prominent artist known for his acrylic paintings that offer dreamlike interpretations using soft pastel hues. His artistic journey began in childhood, when, after a life-changing car accident, he turned to art for therapy. His art transcends temporal and geographical confines, offering an open-ended, creative interpretation of the visual world.

Dreams of Freedom delves into Al Mahdi’s past, reflecting on the traumatic childhood accident that left him bedridden for a long time. During this challenging time, he began to yearn for the freedom he had once taken for granted. His thoughts often wandered back to cherished memories of his early years, including the sea, the lush greenery of his neighborhood, and more particularly, pets he befriended and cared for. They became a symbol of unexpected companionship and a celebration of the enduring power of memories.

Al Mahdi is recognized as one of Bahrain’s foremost emerging artists, with his work featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across Bahrain, Kuwait, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Switzerland.