Artists display works.(Category: Local News ) (Image: ) Bahrain's art scene sees the opening of Artlounge 3 tomorrow evening at the Al Aali Shopping Complex in the new extension area, writes Anasuya Kesavan. It will have on view works of five contemporary artists - Abbas Al Mousawi, Ali Khamees, Jaffar Al Oraibi and Mohamed Al Mahdi from Bahrain and Zaman Jassim from Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia (sä  `dē ərā`bēə, sou`–, sô–), officially Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, kingdom (2005 est. pop. .
Mohamed Al Mahdi, 32, from Muharraq, was the recipient of the most prestigious art award of the kingdom - the Al Dana prize at the 34th annual fine-art exhibition. He is admired for skilfully Adv. 1. skilfully - with skill; "fragments of a nearly complete jug, skillfully restored at the institute of archaeology" skillfully skilfully (US), skillfully adv → habilement portraying abstract emotional expression and is the only home grown artist who exhibited at the recent contemporary art exhibition - Art Paris-Abu Dhabi. Jaffar Al Oraibi, 33, from Budaiya, considered by art critics Noun 1. art critic - a critic of paintings critic - a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art as a rising star, will be showing eight abstract paintings that speak about beauty and relativism relativism Any view that maintains that the truth or falsity of statements of a certain class depends on the person making the statement or upon his circumstances or society. Historically the most prevalent form of relativism has been See also ethical relativism. . Using oil and charcoal he will be presenting three paintings on Marilyn Monroe, two on Mona Lisa Mona Lisa La Gioconda, da Vinci’s enchanting portrait. [Ital. Art: Wallechinsky, 190] See : Beauty, Lasting Mona Lisa enigmatic smile beguiles and bewilders. [Ital. and three other abstract works. Jaffar has exhibited internationally and was honoured with the top award at the Qatari diar art symposium this year. He was also invited to present his paintings at the China Art Olympiad Biennale The name Biennale is Italian and means "every other year", describing an event that happens every 2 years. One of the most important Biennales is an art exhibition that takes place for three months in Venice — the Venice Biennale — but there are numerous others: Well known Bahraini artist, Abbas, 55, also from Budaiya, will be showing some of his old market scenes in his unique and well recognised style in acrylic paints on canvas. Ali Khamees, 47, from Budaiya, has a background of a photographer. Using his special etching technique he is displaying eight compositions that bring forth the relationship of black and white. He has also exhibited widely and has won international awards. Abstract artist Zaman Jassim's work is influenced by calligraphic cal·lig·ra·phy n. 1. a. The art of fine handwriting. b. Works in fine handwriting considered as a group. 2. Handwriting. elements and heritage. Originally from Al Khobar, Zaman, 37, is recognised for his style of adding elaborate and colourful design elements to traditional costumes on his canvas. The exhibition will run until December 6. Art lounge holds regular art events to showcase artists' in a relaxed atmosphere. For more information contact Marion Labani at art.lounge@hotmail.com Copyright 2008 www.tradearabia.com Copyright 2008 Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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