Sudanese artist Islam Kamel and Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti at the launch of ‘Language of Silence’ at Katara Art Centre.
Sudanese artist Islam Kamel showcases 41 of his works at a solo exhibition entitled ‘Language of Silence’ which opened on Monday at Katara Art Centre.
The General Manager of the Cultural Village Foundation-Katara, Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, launched the exhibition in the presence of Sudanese ambassador Dr Yasser Khalaf Allah Khadir and the media.
The opening event featured a Sudanese band playing African music, while the visitors admired the works which comprised mixed media and acrylic paintings reflecting the artist’s silence over a period that lasted for six years. “My silence invaded every colour, every frame and across time. It’s the voice of silence which haunted me for a long time. Through it, I saw the depth of colour and word. I sought tranquility, to both calm and inspire my senses,” said the artist.
Al Sulaiti exuded gratitude and appreciation to the Sudanese artist for providing a glimpse of rich Sudanese culture and tradition, noting that some of the drawings represent ancient times that dated back to 6,000 years.
The Sudanese envoy said, “Today as we inaugurate this heartwarming exhibition, it is a confirmation of the fact that Katara strives to combine diversified cultures under one cultural hub. In this exhibition Islam Kamel beautifully illustrates the Sudanese civilisation through the characters and the choice of colors used.”
Kamel is a member of the Qatar Fine Arts Association and the Sudanese Fine Arts Association. He has conducted many exhibitions around the globe, including in the Gulf region, and in Europe, Asia, and Australia.
The artist expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Katara for offering a platform to showcase talents, noting that Katara is a cultural hub for all regional, local, and international artists. The exhibition is open to the public from 10am to 10pm until May 5.
