Nadir Al‑Mansur · No. 795

Game of Thrones

A royal chess set, with pieces shaped as stylised falcons and lions, rests upon a board of interlocking arabesque tiles. The artist presents the scene in an isometric perspective that flattens the board into a precise grid, each tile adorned with teal and amber arabesque motifs that interlace to form a harmonious pattern. The falcon and lion pieces are rendered with flowing lines that echo the decorative curvature of the tiles, their forms both regal and ornamental. Light falls across the board, highlighting the polished surfaces of the pieces while casting delicate shadows that accentuate the depth of the interlocking tiles. The surrounding space is intentionally sparse, allowing the intricate decoration of the chessboard to dominate the composition. By integrating the traditional arabesque within a disciplined isometric framework, the work evokes the strategic elegance of the game while celebrating the ornamental heritage of the sultan’s court. The result is a measured, evocative tableau that balances the intellectual tension of chess with the visual richness of decorative art.

An original oil painting on canvas by Nadir Al‑Mansur, painted to order — never a reproduction. A visionary newcomer who fuses traditional Arabesque patterns with kinetic isometric illusion, employing a luminous desert‑sun palette and metallic foil accents to create hyper‑textured, immersive canvases.

Artist

Nadir Al‑Mansur

Medium

Oil on canvas

Finish

Unframed, ready to hang or frame

Made

To order, by hand