Zaman Jassim, Multidisciplinary Artist
Zaman Jassim is a Saudi artist whose practice spans mixed media and sculpture, characterised by bold, evocative forms enriched with symbols, patterns, and calligraphic elements.
His work reflects a distinctive approach to contemporary Saudi artistic expression, combining material, form, and visual language. In 2011, he received the Al Kharafi Biennial Award for Contemporary Arab Art in Kuwait.
His work has been presented through solo exhibitions across Beijing, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait, Muscat, Paris, Riyadh, and Seoul, reflecting his presence within the wider contemporary art landscape.
Commissioned work with Capsule Arts
Sofitel Hotel, Riyadh, KSA
For the Sofitel Hotel Riyadh project, renowned Saudi artist Zaman Jassim created a contemporary relief artwork installed within the reception area. Drawing on Arabic calligraphy, Jassim used precision laser-cut techniques to layer and shape dense calligraphic compositions, creating a sense of depth and movement across the surface. The combination of plaster and paint adds texture and tactility to the work, while its resemblance to traditional Naskh stone carvingsconnects the piece to Arabic craftsmanship and heritage through a contemporary lens.
