Saif Chilmiran (b. 1990, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) is a contemporary artist based in Dubai. Specializing in acrylic and oil paintings on linen as well as mixed media installations, his work is best known for its striking use of exaggerated high-contrast colors and dramatic spot lighting. Incorporating coding, digital physics engines and a disciplined understanding of light, shadow, and color theory, Chilmiran pushes the boundaries of traditional media, often integrating technological components into his installations.
Chilmiran’s work explores the intersection of Islam & Science fiction, offering both macro and micro perspectives. On a macro level, he examines Islam’s role in space colonization, its relationship to artificial intelligence, and its engagement with extraterrestrial life. On a micro level, he zooms into the Qur'an through the lens of binary data, combining philosophical inquiry with innovative artistic processes. His projects are characterized by their conceptual depth and technical sophistication, making his work both intellectually engaging and visually captivating. Offering a brighter, more expansive vision of Islam—one that stands in defiance of the distortions so often perpetuated by the media.
Saif Chilmiran has exhibited in prestigious venues such as ProArt Gallery, Opera Gallery, Ayyam Gallery, and Courtyard Gallery in Dubai, UAE, as well as a Solo Exhibition in Ville De Arts Gallery in Chania Crete , Greece. His works are part of notable collections, including those of Francois Faure, Gilles Dyan, and members of Emirati royal family. He has participated in prominent auctions, including Millon Auction and Ayyam Gallery Auction, and was the main feature in the '100 Cans' documentary in Yemen.
