"Veils of Time" by Zakaria Al-Shammari is a profound 2021 artwork combining oil and charcoal on canvas to explore the theme of memory and historical continuity in Jordan. Spanning 200 x 150 cm, this piece uses the layering of charcoal to create shadowy depths over which oil paints are applied, symbolizing the layers of history that define Jordanian culture. Al-Shammari’s work is rich in texture, with each stroke of charcoal and brush of oil paint adding to the narrative of time passing yet remaining interconnected through the ages. The use of monochromatic shades intertwined with bursts of color captures the essence of historical texts and artifacts fading yet forever imprinted in the cultural memory. "Veils of Time" invites viewers to peer through the layers of history, uncovering the obscured yet ever-present past that shapes contemporary life.