Hilal Sami Hilal was born in Vitória, Brazil, into a Syrian family. His early work in the 1970s began with drawings and watercolors until Hilal decided to explore Japanese paper-making techniques. With a trip to Japan, his research intensified, leading to a second visit to the country in the 1980s.
Crossing cultural influences between East and West, between modern Western tradition and ancient Islamic art, he made his first bond. The bond was made with a unique material 
consisting of recycled cotton pulp, mixed rags, pigments, resin, iron powder, and aluminum.
The work, located a short distance from the wall, is enhanced by the projected shadows. Some of his artworks are made with acrylic resin, creating the same visual effect.
The exhibition will be open until February 28, at Clima Art Gallery, 4120 NW 26th Street, in Miami.
Source: Consulate-General of Brazil in Miami