Bassam Andari

Bassam Andari is a Lebanese-British self-taught painter based in London, working primarily in oil. He was featured in Series 10 of the prestigious art television programme Landscape Artist of the Year in 2025, where artists selected for their distinctive styles competed to paint St Pancras Basin in London. His work masterfully balances realism and impressionism, radiating profound empathy and exploring themes of solitude, yearning, and hope. Through each piece, he invites viewers to reflect, connect with the human experience, and ponder the untold stories behind the scene. His paintings centre on compelling focal points, subtle brushwork, and a poetic play of light and shadow to evoke mood.