PUTNEY-"Man With No Country" is an exhibition of paintings by Saad Hindal on display at the Putney Public Library.
Hindal is an Iraqi-American artist who has 40 years of experience in mixed media, including ceramics, murals, architectural design, and acrylic painting on canvas and wood.
A graduate of the Department of Interior Design at the Institute of Fine Arts in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1984, Hindal worked in cinema and theater, executing many sets in both Iraq and Egypt. After seeking asylum in the U.S. in the aftermath of Saddam Hussein's regime, Hindal and his young family moved to Concord, New Hampshire.
He is well known in the Concord area for his community art programs, gallery shows, street art, and murals. He has painted many colorful images of Concord, its people, and the community.
Hindal painted large murals in Aswan and Alexandria, Egypt, where he spent his winters and two full years during the COVID pandemic.
In 2023 he painted a mural at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage in Concord, and is currently planning a mural for the Parks & Recreation Department there. More information on his art can be found at saadhindalart.com.
As an immigrant and artist, Hindal has struggled to make a living for himself and his family. Since he must create, he has found ways to repurpose or re-paint canvases, frames, furniture and walls. He scours second-hand stores and yard sales for old paintings that he turns into fresh art.
Hindal says he is dedicated to creating colorful and inspiring art to remind people about the beauty of life.
"Man With No Country" will be on exhibit through Nov. 29 at the library. The library is open Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m to 1 p.m.
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