(Ref No 167)

The Julie Ann Lear Legacy Collection

In this luminous composition, Julie Ann Lear continues her meditative exploration of Emirati architecture bathed in desert light. Rendered in tones of gold and white, the forms suggest ancient towers and domed structures softened by time and sun. The minimal palette radiates warmth, while the textured surface captures the fragile permanence of heritage. Lear’s brushwork transforms the built environment into memory — a vision of silence and light that speaks of belonging and reverence. This work exemplifies her final period in Abu Dhabi, where architecture became poetry.

Size: 70 × 50 cm

Artist: The Late Julie Ann Lear
Technique: Acrylic on Canvas
Curatorial Note:
From the artist’s final period, created during her last year in Abu Dhabi. Julie Ann Lear (British) absorbed the light, architecture, and rhythm of the UAE, translating them into a warm abstract language that meditates on time, memory, and belonging.