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My work revolves around the use of color as a universal expression
of the range of human emotion.  For me, color is a language unto
itself, a language which gives me the freedom to explore an unlimited
number of subjects using my color lens as a starting point
Habib Ayat
Tunisian born artist Habib Ayat has a BA in Art, Literature and Human Sciences
from the University of Sousse.

Habib has drawn much inspiration from his Mediterranean roots, from the
bright blues of the rooftops to the whitewashed walls of homes and the lush
green leaves of the olive trees, Habib was moved by the vibrancy of the colors
that filled his world. He grew up on a farm in the countryside but dreamed of
the day he would also be a force in the art world. As a young man, Habib had a
passion for art and a desire to create a new world order through his use of
intense color and contemporary impressionistic techniques. He began working
in acrylics and mixed media, and eventually became most passionate about using
color and form as the true subject and the primary vehicle of expressing
emotion through his paintings.
City Scapes NYC
When Habib arrived in New York in the summer of 1999, he was drawn to the
Art Student League. Since the 1800's the League has been known as a
Manhattan based mecca for artists, and Habib began to walk the same
hallways as Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollack did before him. The influences
of his professors at the Art Student League led to experimentation with color
and collage techniques as Habib's work became more sophisticated in its use of
color and texture. Habib lives in the New York Metropolitan Area in Jersey
City, New Jersey which is a hotbed of emerging art activity. Jersey City is steps
away from Manhattan art neighborhoods like SoHo, Tribeca and Chelsea. The
Jersey City Arts community has been very supportive by showcasing his work in
numerous group and solo exhibitions over the years. Habib has established a
collector base both in the U.S. and internationally, including collectors in
the U.S., France, Italy, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. .
Portraits
John Lennon
Marylynnn
Liberty
Abstracts
Aerial View
Circles Of Life