Al markhiya Gallery opened on Tuesday an artwork exhibition named Tanasuj "Woven" at its premises at the Cultural Village Foundation Katara which showcases an array of miniature art and mini paintings of the Qatari artists, namely Faraj Daham and Ibtisam Al Saffar, alongside Syrian artists, including Nazim Al Jaafari, Nazir Ismail, Saad Yakan, Muhammad Al Wahibi and others.
The exhibition offers a range of visual arts derived from the contemporary art with a variety of artistic techniques showcasing the immense imagination of those participating artists and constituting an exceptional opportunity for viewing a set of captivating masterpieces and unique mini paintings that reflect the aesthetical identity of the two regions.
In his exclusive remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Faraj Daham said the exhibition is an art of networking and communication with Syrian artists, pointing out that the participation in this collective exhibition comes based on knowledge framework, lauding the initiative of Al markhiya Gallery that aims to solidify the status of the Arab culture.
He confirmed that his participation in this exhibition is not meant to merely register his name, but an opportunity to add values of knowledge and art and present his enduring experience that lasted for two decades away from stereotypical work, pointing out that the challenge is to utilize your own capability to reduce what exists in the least possible effort.
Daham revealed that his artwork accomplishment did not take more than two days, concluding his statements by saying that he does exist if artwork does in people's hearts.
In similar statements to QNA, the artist Ibtisam Al Saffar said she participates with 30-30 size of paintings under the theme of communication, adding that such participation is the onset of collective exhibitions in collaboration with Arab galleries, along with Al markhiya.
Stemming from this exhibition, Al markhiya Gallery eyes expansion of its contemporary and participatory exhibitions to be held in collaboration with many friendly galleries across the Arab world.