Sculptural works Works
In marble, he found his calling—a material that captivated him and with which he built an intimate relationship. With each new piece, this bond is renewed. Through a continuous dialogue with the stone, over many years he gained not only technical mastery but also profound insight, as the marble gradually yielded its secrets to him throughout his long journey as a sculptor.
Lovers
Bronze 11 x 8 x 6
Occupation
Marble – 20 x 18 x 6
Corruption
Marble – 18 x 6 x 5
Misogyny
Acrylic on wood – 20 x 6 x 6
Resistance
Marble – 20 x 6 x 6
We are living American democracy
Marble 14 x 12 x 6
The Shelter
Marble – 10 x 9 x 5
Surviving Atrocities
Marble – 10 x 9 x 5
Obelisk
Marble – 20 x 6 x 6
Divine Refuge
Bronze – 20 x 6 x 6
The Mask
Gold leaf on marble – 6 x 6 x 18
Iraq and the three factions
Acrylic on clay – 14 x 12 x 5
Abu-Ghraib detainees
Clay 12 x 8 x 8
Failure to disguise
Marble – 20 x 6 x 6
In contrast to the prevailing works in the Iraqi art scene, which tend toward traditional monuments, Khalil believes that many of these works do not rise to the level of true artistic expression, and he calls for a deeper understanding of the symbolic content in sculpture.