Saudi Artist Combines the Oryx and the Snake in a “Mythical” Composition

CNN Arabic, October 11, 2024

Some people believe that myths are merely fables driven by imagination. However, myths originally contain concepts and behaviors that have a profound influence on human artistic culture.

 

Saudi artist Abdullah Al-Othman is known for selecting stories that inspire him, transforming them into magical works of art.

 

Zahwa is one of his most notable creations, embodying a legend from the heart of the Arabian Peninsula. In this piece, Al-Othman presents a composition where the upper half features the head and body of an oryx, while the lower half is a huge snake.