Katara – The Cultural Village is hosting the Athar exhibition for the inmates of the Penal and Correctional Institutions, at Hall 19 until March 17.
On display are 50 works of art – 36 formative paintings, eight decorative boxes, and six models of dhows – all created by the inmates of the Penal and Correctional Institutions of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) under the supervision of specialised artists.
Inaugurating the exhibition on Wednesday, Katara general manager Prof Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti expressed happiness in showcasing the creativity of the inmates of such institutes.
The artworks, he said, embody Qatari heritage and reflect the various artistic schools.
Dr al-Sulaiti said that he appreciates the efforts of the MoI in launching the initiative to encourage inmates to explore their creative potential and to support them financially and morally.
Inaugurating the exhibition on Wednesday, Katara general manager Prof Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti expressed happiness in showcasing the creativity of the inmates of such institutes.
The artworks, he said, embody Qatari heritage and reflect the various artistic schools.
Dr al-Sulaiti said that he appreciates the efforts of the MoI in launching the initiative to encourage inmates to explore their creative potential and to support them financially and morally.
The opening ceremony was attended by a number of envoys and heads of the diplomatic missions in the country, alongside Captain Bakhit Abdulla al-Marri, from the Penal and Correctional Institutions Department at the MoI, and a number of art lovers.
Capt al-Marri said that the exhibition is part of a training programme launched by the department for the inmates, with the supervision of specialists in painting, drawing, carving, and other handicrafts, so that they are able to learn useful skills, obtain a certificate in the field concerned, helping them with job opportunities once they serve their terms.
The inmates will receive half the price of the items sold, with the balance going towards the cost of the raw materials, the official added.
Capt al-Marri said that the exhibition is part of a training programme launched by the department for the inmates, with the supervision of specialists in painting, drawing, carving, and other handicrafts, so that they are able to learn useful skills, obtain a certificate in the field concerned, helping them with job opportunities once they serve their terms.
The inmates will receive half the price of the items sold, with the balance going towards the cost of the raw materials, the official added.
