Born in 1980 in Qatar, Yasser Al Mulla is an architectural engineer and visual artist known for his intricate monochromatic line drawings, deeply influenced by Sufi culture and traditional aesthetics. His work explores visual poetry through the repetition of fine ink lines—round, straight, curved—woven together in a meditative, almost spiritual rhythm.
Al Mulla’s black-and-white compositions are both minimalist and complex. At first glance, they appear abstract, but upon closer inspection, hidden figures begin to emerge—enigmatic forms that seem to be in constant search, reflecting deep, unspoken emotions and philosophical questions. His use of repetition becomes a visual mantra, evoking a sense of persistence and inner contemplation.
He describes his artistic awakening as beginning with a vivid dream in 2016:
“That night, I woke up terrified—something I had never experienced before. A tsunami had hit my mind. The next day, I bought a canvas and black pens, and I haven’t stopped drawing since. Now, I draw my endless lines on everything—walls, doors, clay, paper, canvas, boxes—anything I can touch. I truly believe I found myself, and I am happier than I’ve ever been.”Al Mulla’s work invites viewers to question the world around them: Is everything truly black and white, or do we overlook the grey shades in between?