Syrian Artist Tells the Story of Religious Tolerance Through His Work

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By Nohad Topalian in Beirut

Syrian artist George Beylouni is displaying his paintings in an exhibit titled 'Reflections of the Soul' at the Afak Gallery in Beirut. [Nohad Topalian/Al-Shorfa]

LEBANON---Defying the situation in his home town, Aleppo, and the dangers of the road to Beirut, Syrian artist George Beylouni transported 20 massive paintings to the Afak Gallery for his exhibition, "Reflections of the Soul", which opened December 12th and will continue until December 28th. Beylouni uses pastel, collage and earth colours to portray the ancient civilisations of Syria, infusing his paintings with ancient legends and mythology to tell the story of religious tolerance.[link]