Muscat : The exhibition named 'For the Love of the Nation' at the Omani Society of Fine Arts has brought together more than 50 artists depicting their love for Oman by highlighting different characteristics of the country.
The exhibition, which has more than 100 artworks, will continue until January 4 and will include sculptures, paintings, graphics and engraving as well as digital art. The opening was presided over by Faisal al Rawas, Chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI).
Saif al Amri, Senior Advisor of Bait Al Aqil Group, who has four of his works on display that depict animals found in the wilderness of Oman, said, "Most of the works revolve around Omani nature, as well as traditional clothing, customs, and nature. 'Beit Al Aqil' is an artistic group, essentially a family of artists, established in 2018, about five years ago. The group operates in the field of various visual arts, with most of its members being academics, including professors, teachers, and art students,” he said.
For Shamsa al Harthy, she said that she chose her hometown for inspiration. “My father is from the Wilayat of Al Qabil in Al Sharqiyah North and so everything there is meaningful to me including the trees and the gate. There were two gateways there and they used to close them at night to protect the villagers. These gates were managed by the soldiers then,” she explained. Her detailed oil painting is filled with nostalgia.
Young sculptor, Abdulkarim al Rawahi, interpreted the significance of his homeland with his sculpture depicting man in a circle using metal and wood. “What I want to convey is no matter where we go in this world at some point, we will return to our country. I have not used any paint. And the little wooden piece dangling from the top of the circle is the house, that is the country, the home,” Abdulkarim explained.
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