RAMSEY CHAHINE BIO

Chahine's paintings are marked by the relentless pursuit of an ideal with most paintings containing multiple painted-over elements hidden below the surface. This layering process creates rich textured surfaces that reflect his interest in human psychology and the layers of the unconscious mind.

A believer that creativity is a intuitive or instinctual process, Chahine has a classical view of art, seeing it as guided and informed by muses.

His current work with the self-portrait is an adventure in personality. Chahine believes painting is a useful tool for the expression of internal forces and experiences and that it can create a personal bond with the onlooker.

With his self-portraits Chahine illuminates the underbelly of selfie culture and explores psychological trends of contemporary western society. He regards the self-portrait as a tool for and symbol of the most fundamental human experience, one that is reflective and self-conscious. In this way he identifies self-portraiture with a process that develops the strength and perceptions of the artist.

Chahine currently lives and works in New York City.