(Ref No 166)

The Julie Ann Lear Legacy Collection

In this serene abstract landscape, Julie Ann Lear distills the essence of Emirati architecture into soft tons of sand and light. The white domes emerge gently from a textured field of ochre, evoking the quiet dignity of desert mosques at dusk. Her restrained palette and diffused layering create an atmosphere of stillness — a meditation on memory, time, and belonging. Part of Lear’s final UAE-inspired works, the painting reflects her deep sensitivity to place and her spiritual connection to the luminous architecture of Abu Dhabi.

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 years 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.