"Through both his painting and murals, Hammas has assumed a critical role in shaping the new face of comtemporary art in Saudi Arabia."

"Hammas stands among the first painters in Saudi Arabia to have pushed the limits of traditional and decorative painting. His work reflects an abstract quest to link colours and materials to his homeland."

• Born in Abha in 1953.
• Graduate of the Institut of Arts , Riyadh, 1973.
• One of the founders of the House of Artists, Jeddah.

Group Exhibitions

• Participated in various international art bienales, 1970 - 1996.
• Bank of Riyadh Exhibition, London, 1985, 1994.
• Most art exhibitions held by the Youth Welfare Ministry and the Saudi Society for Art and Culture.
• Many group exhibitions in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, United States, United Kingdom and Germany.

Personal Exhibitions

• First personal exhibition, Riyadh, 1974.
• Second personal exhibition, Tabuk, 1986.
• Third personal exhibition, Jeddah, 1988.
• Forth personal exhibition, Rochan Gallery, Jeddah, 1989.
• Fifth personal exhibition, "Murals", Saudi Center, Jeddah, 1990.
• Sixth personal exhibition, Rida Art Gallery, Jeddah, 1994.
• Seventh personal exhibition, al Rouah Gallery, Rabat, Morocco, 1994.
• Eighth personal exhibition, The House of Formative Arts, Jeddah, 1995.
• Ninth personal exhibition, The House of Formative Arts, Jeddah, 1996.
• Tenth personal exhibition, Beaux Art Gallery, Jeddah, 1997.
• Eleventh personal exhibition, Gallery Vivendi , Paris, 1999. (Sponsored by Al Mansouria Foundation).
• Twelfth personal exhibition, Jeddah Atelier, Jeddah, 2000.

Awards and Public Collections

His work has gained many prizes, both national and international. He has Public collections in Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, France, Belgium, The United States and Spain.