Omani artist Sami Syabi believes art has the power of giving people happiness and tranquillity. His paintings and sculptures are in the realist tradition, drawing on Oman’s rich civilization and heritage. His influences are drawn from many disciplines, with a strong affinity to surrealism. Each of Sami’s works is an expression of meditation, visualization and earthly and otherworldly dreams. In his recent cultural explorations, traditional local architectural forms have emerged as an inspiring and unique theme in his sculptures.