(MENAFN- The Peninsula) By Raynald C Rivera / The Peninsula
Qatari artist Ahmed Al Maadheed, who shot to fame for his ‘Tamim Al Majd' painting, yesterday launched his first solo exhibition at Katara showcasing brand new art pieces he created especially for National Day.
'Today is the launch of my first exhibition in Katara. It is an exhibition about National Day in which I'm exhibiting my new paintings which are first time to be shown in public, Al Ammadheed told The Peninsula at yesterday's inauguration.
Three new portraits of Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani entitled ‘Tamim Al Ezz, Tamim Al Fakher, and Tamim Al Khir, as well as paintings of Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and the founder of Qatar Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani created in Al Maadheed's signature style are among the highlights of the show.
'This exhibition underlines the importance of National Day and an expression of pride for our leaders, Al Maadheed explained his exhibition, following a successful show in London several days back. While majority of the paintings are in black and white, some of the pieces have been created using vibrant colours including a number of works with the current blockade as the subject in which the artist effectively employs symbolism and Arabic typography.
'We are very proud of our country amid the blockade, he said when asked about the message he wants to convey through the pieces on the blockade.
Qatar's national bird, which is the falcon, which is a cultural symbol which exudes force and courage also features at the exhibition which runs for six days.
Ahmad Al Sayed, Deputy General Manager and Head of Operations at the Cultural Village Foundation Katara, attended the opening of the exhibition along with other officials and VIP guests. 'This is my first time to exhibit in Katara. I'm very proud and honoured to be here and I would like to thank Katara for giving me this opportunity, said Al Maadheed.
He invited the public to see his new masterpieces which he created using similar style to his Tamim Al Majd painting.
Al Maadheed is a contemporary Qatari artist who, through his works, embraced the world. He said for him, art is a universal language and a means of educating people and serving the causes of the nation and humanity.
The Ahmed bin Majed Al Maadheed Exhibition is open to the public until December 21 at Katara Building 18 Gallery 2.
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