Visitors look at the artworks displayed at the exhibition.
A diverse array of artworks are in store for art enthusiasts visiting the Cultural Village Foundation-Katara with the opening of three solo exhibitions by artists in with varied styles and backgrounds.
Yesterday, Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti opened an exhibition titled, ‘The First Fine Art Exhibition’ by the artist Ali Azam- a member of Qatar Fine Arts Society.
On display are 45 art-pieces painted in different sizes, through which the artist chose to emphasize the words ‘His Majesty Allah’ by highlighting them using various colors and shapes. The paintings were adorned with the same words which were painted in different directions with an aim to send a message to the viewer, that God is omnipresent.
“The First Fine Art exhibition is distinguished and elegant as the artist reveals his efforts in showcasing his artistic vision by highlighting the word of ‘His Majesty Allah’ which clearly conveys his message to the recipient,” said Dr Al Sulaiti.
Azam, said, “My gallery is based on the word of his Majesty as I’ve painted ‘Allah’ in all directions. Various techniques were used to create visual language between the paintings and the viewer. I deliberately repeated the use of the phrase ‘His Majesty Allah’ in attractive colors, with an aim to achieve certain visual effects that would elevate the meaning of each piece to a different level.”
Also launched yesterday was ‘Beads & Mosaic Art’ exhibition featuring 41 stunning pieces by Indian artist Naseema Shukoor. They include artworks made from beads, coffee powder, paper clippings, wax and embroidery besides the traditional oil paint based arts.
One of the notable pieces depicts the ‘Holy Masjid of Makkah’ and is composed of more than 600,000 circular paper bits placed on a platform measuring 3m X 4m. The stunning piece took over two years to complete using paper bits obtained by punching various glossy magazines and articles.
“This is my first solo exhibition in which I’m proudly depicting pictures and paintings of Islamic architecture, nature-like landscapes and characters. My favorite art-piece is the depiction of the Holy city of Makkah, done using dot art installation on a massive scale. Makkah is a symbol of hope and universal brotherhood. I hope this work spreads the message of peace, love, and tranquility of the Islamic faith during a period of conflicts and misunderstandings across the globe,” said Shukoor.
Dr Al Sulaiti said, “The Beads and Mosaic Exhibition is a result of Katara’s mission to enhance the art scene by hosting such exhibitions that showcase the work of an array of artists that include both Qatari citizens and expatriates.”
The artist was highly appreciative of the facilities and arrangements at Katara and expressed her utmost gratitude to the Cultural Village Foundation for displaying her artworks.
On Monday, Katara Deputy Director General of Operations, Ahmed Abdul Rahman Al-Sayed launched an exhibition of Saudi artist Khuloud Al-Gosaibi comprising 47 paintings, all written in kufi font including all its types.
Al Sayed said: "Kholoud’s exhibition is exceptional and beautiful, it combines many arts and presents the Islamic arts represented in the Arabic calligraphy in a modern fashion that adds splendor and dimension to its original beauty." The exhibition also contains a piece of wood dating back to the Mamluk period as well as other parts from the 19th century.
