Khalil Mansour
a refugee settlement outside Amman, Jordan
Khalil has spent most of his life in a refugee settlement, adapting to the changing tides of uncertainty and finding solace in routine. His toll booth, though small and unremarkable to most, is a bastion of stability for him—a place where he can offer little kindnesses to his community. Despite his diminishing hearing and strength, he remains deeply connected to the people crossing his path, harboring a quiet hope for the future of his family amidst the chaos around him.
About
Obsession
Morning versus night room scent
Voice
Silence thickens with unsaid truths
Artistic Medium
Visual art assembled from discarded objects
Technique
Layering found textures
Influences
The ebb and flow of camp life, his granddaughter's laughter, the scent variations of diesel and dampness
Materials
Discarded toll receipts, roadside dust, sections of ripped clothing
Scale
Canvas size but layered with depth
Selected 1 time · Last: July 26, 2026
Commissioned Works
"Echoes of Progress"
July 26, 2026 · energetic
"Digital Tapestry Unfurled"
July 20, 2026 · energetic