ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ralph Ghayad, born in Lebanon in 1986, is a visionary artist and founder of WAFFF Studios, acclaimed for his distinctive minimalist portraits rooted in physiognomy, the study of facial features as windows to character and identity. Through over 250 works, Ralph reimagines iconic cultural figures using bold, simplified forms that evoke presence, emotion, and narrative. His visual language merges contemporary minimalism with symbolic storytelling, offering a unique lens on identity, heritage, and the human condition.
With a growing international following, Ghayad’s work has resonated across audiences seeking depth in simplicity. His art has been showcased in solo and group exhibitions, and continues to expand its reach into cultural institutions, private collections, and digital platforms. Beyond visual art, his background in music production further informs his multidisciplinary approach to expression.
Ralph Ghayad’s evolving body of work positions him as a compelling voice in modern Middle Eastern art—one that bridges tradition and modernity, stillness and intensity, surface and soul.
The Legends Collection
In the Legends Collection, Ralph evolves his signature minimal digital portraits into a powerful series of expressive paintings that breathe with emotion and depth. While his earlier works celebrated the essence of identity through clean lines and bold simplicity, this new collection dives beneath the surface, blending layered colors, textures, and abstract forms to reveal the inner worlds of his subjects. Each painting becomes a dialogue—between stillness and chaos, clarity and ambiguity—capturing not just how a legend looks, but what it feels like to carry their weight, passion, and complexity.
Kalimah Collection
The Kalimah Collection is a series of artworks that creatively explore Arabic words by simplifying their symbols and letters into refined, modern forms. Each piece distills the essence of a word, using minimal yet intentional design to fuse form and meaning. By reimagining the structure of Arabic script, the collection elevates the visual and conceptual power of each word—transforming language into art that speaks both to the eye and the soul.