Abdulla Lutfi

Abdulla Lutfi is an Emirati artist who has been creating art since childhood and used drawing as a means of communicating before he could even speak. Abdulla goes by his artistic signature “A.L”. He has a special fascination for Japanese culture and his appreciation and adoration for their culture has led him to dedicate a great number of his artworks to Japanese life.

As an artist on the autistic spectrum, Abdulla sees and interprets the world in a unique and non-conventional way. His art is particularly important to society as he can communicate to the world in a way that is frequently not represented. He regards art as his connection to the world around him. His passion for art is derived from his tendency to see the world and its complexities in a “black and white” sense, and his sharp sense of humor.

Abdulla strives to be an active member of society and use his art to better the people around him. In his efforts, he has carried out numerous workshops and demonstrations at corporate events and schools. To Abdulla, creating art is like allowing his viewers to peek into his soul.

Throughout his years as an artist, he has had several commissions from hotels, banks, and even has his art on display at the Dubai International Airport. His art was also displayed on Word Autism Awareness Day in the terra - the Sustainability Pavilion as part of an Expo 2020 project.

Currently, Abdulla is working in his art studio, “NEXT Chapter” at Tashkeel, Al Fahidi alongside his artistic mentor. He continues to grow as a person and as a gifted artist, exploring various art styles and expanding his repertoire of talent.