Seven artists from six different nations in one exhibition (June 1- July 6, 2013) at AB Gallery Lucerne Summer Exhibition

Omani artist Hassan Meer too is searching for spirituality and contemplation. With his photographs he questions the death and the mortality of man.

Photo above: Hassan Meer, from Spiritual series, Edition of 3, 2010, photo printed on art paper, 134x90 cm / Courtesy of AB Gallery

The paintings of Dutch artist Jos van der Beek and Tunisian artist Ahmed Zaibi could not be more different. Jos van der Beek's completely abstract paintings are consequently held in white and grey colours, modulated in soft shades that give an impression of meditative calmness, subdued mood and sometimes even melancholy. In contrast, Ahmed Zaibi's colourful works are bursting with uninhibited vitality and life-affirming energy. The artist gains his inspiration from the sub-consciousness.

Jos van der Beek, Untitled, 2012, acrylic on canvas, 60x60 cm / Courtesy of AB Gallery

Ahmed Zaibi / Courtesy of AB Gallery

Mysticism plays an important role for Sahand Hesamiyan, who belongs to the youngest generation of the Iranian art scene. The geometrical sculptures are related to the mystical and, at the same time, mathematical dimensions of Islam – more particularly to Sufism.

Sahand Hesamiya, Nail, 2012, steel, 115x40x26 cm / Courtesy of AB Gallery

Syria-born artist Safaa Alset tames the rough material of iron by forming it to delicate silhouettes of high heels. The word "shoe" may sound simple, but in fact incorporates the Arabic meaning "what do you want?". An ordinary shoe thus turns into a metaphor for the female identifying question.

Safaa Alset, Untitled, 2010-2011, iron and copper, 73x50x25 cm / Courtesy of AB Gallery