2022 Assyrian International Art Competition
First Place

Lamassu is one of the ancient majesties of Assyria that has always left me in awe. This creature has always been depicted as a hybrid with the body of a winged bull and the head of a human. Here, I attempted to portray this wondrous being in a new light by stripping the bull to its primitive form. This interpretation is inspired by how cavemen would have viewed the bull. Through distinct lines and strokes, stamina, fertility and strength are captured in this bull, the same qualities that defined the Assyrian empire.

Qais Al-Sindy was born in Baghdad. In 2000, he received a Bachelor of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts from Baghdad University and in 2004 he received his MFA (Masters in Fine Arts) from the same school. His work explores the world we are living in and the inner feelings of humanity and how they connect to each other through various beliefs, mentalities and politics. He has participated in several solo exhibitions and group shows in the USA and Middle East.