Feminae, 'Uniting Women Through Art' exhibition, launched on the occasion of International Women's Day, will continue until March 22 at Eiwan Al Gassar Gallery at St Regis Doha.
Works by 20 Arab female artists from 18 countries are featured in the exhibition 'made by women for women', a statement said.
The purpose is to highlight female art and unite women through art.
Feminae is described as an open door between cultures and the venue, Eiwan Al Gassar is an innovative, dynamic and community-engaged space fostering creatives in Qatar to celebrate art and design in all its broad aspects.
The curator of the exhibition, artist Bachir Mohamad, highlights the Arab culture and invites the local and the international community to experience a different exposition where varied nationalities, mentalities and views showcase different styles and techniques under one roof, it is explained.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day the organisers paid tribute to Wafika Sultan al-Essa and Hossa al-Muraikhi, the first Qatari visual artists and innovators in the local world of arts. Their work in traditional and contemporary painting uses oil, acrylics and mixed techniques; and encouraged the evolution of the Qatari women in the arts.
Gold sponsor Al Darwish Jewellery's CEO Abir al-Darwish, said: “Al-Darwish Jewellery believes in the importance of social corporate responsibility. In order to shed light on humanitarian issues, which are at the core of our vision, and one of our main goals, we have co-operated with the team of Kul, a Kuwaiti youth initiative that runs a project to support women affected by wars.”
“Therefore, we decided to launch on the occasion of International Women’s Day, a piece of jewellery we named “For Her- Li Ajliha”, which embodies in its design the shape of the hands. This is a symbol of women’s heroism in times of war, those women who faced a lot to survive with determination, willpower and hope” she added.
"The “For Her- Li Ajliha”, piece of jewellery was specially designed for this initiative and all of its proceeds go to implement the programme in northern Syria, to support women and children from the scourge of war.
The exhibition also hosts three special outfits of the Fashion Trust Arabia finalists 2021, and the winner from guest country Colombia: A New Cross, Alado and Laura Laurens. The exceptional ability of these designers and the strong message behind their hand-made collections, using natural or recycled materials are the beginning of a new generation of artists flourishing in the world. Their outfits will be sold in the new Amici Di Moda store that will be launched by the Amal Ameen Group in the coming months.
The sponsors and supporters of the event are: Al Darwish Jewellery, Eiwan Al Gassar, Bluribbon Design Atelier, La Difference Public Relations Doha Women Forum, St Regis Doha, Hair Couture Salon, Amal Ameen Group, Amici di Moda, NGO Li Ajliha - Kul Kuwait.
The purpose is to highlight female art and unite women through art.
Feminae is described as an open door between cultures and the venue, Eiwan Al Gassar is an innovative, dynamic and community-engaged space fostering creatives in Qatar to celebrate art and design in all its broad aspects.
The curator of the exhibition, artist Bachir Mohamad, highlights the Arab culture and invites the local and the international community to experience a different exposition where varied nationalities, mentalities and views showcase different styles and techniques under one roof, it is explained.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day the organisers paid tribute to Wafika Sultan al-Essa and Hossa al-Muraikhi, the first Qatari visual artists and innovators in the local world of arts. Their work in traditional and contemporary painting uses oil, acrylics and mixed techniques; and encouraged the evolution of the Qatari women in the arts.
Gold sponsor Al Darwish Jewellery's CEO Abir al-Darwish, said: “Al-Darwish Jewellery believes in the importance of social corporate responsibility. In order to shed light on humanitarian issues, which are at the core of our vision, and one of our main goals, we have co-operated with the team of Kul, a Kuwaiti youth initiative that runs a project to support women affected by wars.”
“Therefore, we decided to launch on the occasion of International Women’s Day, a piece of jewellery we named “For Her- Li Ajliha”, which embodies in its design the shape of the hands. This is a symbol of women’s heroism in times of war, those women who faced a lot to survive with determination, willpower and hope” she added.
"The “For Her- Li Ajliha”, piece of jewellery was specially designed for this initiative and all of its proceeds go to implement the programme in northern Syria, to support women and children from the scourge of war.
The exhibition also hosts three special outfits of the Fashion Trust Arabia finalists 2021, and the winner from guest country Colombia: A New Cross, Alado and Laura Laurens. The exceptional ability of these designers and the strong message behind their hand-made collections, using natural or recycled materials are the beginning of a new generation of artists flourishing in the world. Their outfits will be sold in the new Amici Di Moda store that will be launched by the Amal Ameen Group in the coming months.
The sponsors and supporters of the event are: Al Darwish Jewellery, Eiwan Al Gassar, Bluribbon Design Atelier, La Difference Public Relations Doha Women Forum, St Regis Doha, Hair Couture Salon, Amal Ameen Group, Amici di Moda, NGO Li Ajliha - Kul Kuwait.
