EXILED SYRIAN ARTIST FINDS HOME & SUCCESS IN EDMONTON
Shortly after the Syrian war started ISIS took control of Al Mayadin, Aboud Salman's home town. Aboud’s studio was bombed and much of his art destroyed. In 2012 he left his family, town, country and art behind. Aboud and his family arrived as refugees in Edmonton in 2017 and were able begin new life here and Aboud was able to resume his art. Since then Aboud Salman art which is a reflection and commentary of his experiences, life an environments has been exhibited in 15 countries across Europe and the Middle East.