Gailani Art 100x100 Exhibition

Don't miss out on this event tomorrow 4th Feb 2014; which will run at the Bait Al Zubair Museum from 7:30pm ART 100X100 Exhibition” at Bait al Zubair Museum to Support the Fight against Cancer!

Gailani  is conducting an art exhibition with a difference, showcasing works donated by artist personally moved or affected by cancer. The fundraiser aims to help collect funds for the OCA while at the same time making art affordable to the public.

The gallery will portray 100 works of art, from obviously 100 artist, all being sold for 100RO. These works of art are tributes to those who are fighting the war against cancer, and in some cases maybe personal artistic representation on experiences shared by the artist be it family or friends.

Emerging artist are brought together with established artists, and students allowing them to showcase their work for a cause which has touched allot of people one way or another.

Don't miss out on the event, and show your support to those who have lost the battle or still struggling with this deadly affliction.

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Show casing: Sofia Al Bahlani

Safiya Al Bahlani who is a physically challenged lady, was brought up mostly in her hometown, and a couple years outside as well. An Omani artist, graphic designer, and inspirational and motivational speaker.She would like to draw the attention of Omani society to recognize that people with special needs, are unique, talented and able to contribute to the society.

Safiya was recognized for her skills when she was fourteen, then she started learning art under various teachers and artists. Safiya wemt on to study animation and graphic design, but was not able to complete her studies, but on a daily basis she has been trying to teach herself through various tutorials and practicing on her own. She have been drawing and painting ever since she can remember and it has always been her way of expressing emotions and communicating her thoughts to the world.

During Safiya’s college years in Jordan she held her first solo exhibition, which contained thirty of her paintings. It was a wonderful experience and had many positive feedbacks that encouraged her to think of doing one in Oman.

In March 2011 in collaboration with an Omani fashion designer, Safiya had combined the fashion show with her art exhibition. The theme was derived from His Majesty annual speeches, which inspired her to incorporate them in a collection of dresses, and paintings.

Safiya just had he third solo exhibition, with Bait Al Zubair, at the Shangri La, Bar Al Jissah “Beneath The Surface”. Safiya has been drawing and painting ever since she can remember, it has always been her way of expressing her emotions and communicating her thoughts to the world.

View Safiya particpating in the TedxMct click here
Connect via Linkin here



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Giveaway and Show casing: Tahir M Al Battashi aka Dj Dovie

I talked about a GIVEAWAY a while back here. Well, its finally here!

The chance for you to get your hand on a free giveaway and the work of a unique local graffiti artist.

All  you need to is the following....

Stand on one leg, and rub your belly as you say "Aish Elaqtta" 50 times (cheesy ain't it)







Here you go:

1. Follow the Facebook page  if you cant get to it via the link then simply search for it
2. Take a screen shot of the blog and post it on your Instagram profile, obviously tagging the Aish Elaqtta insta profile and Taher Majid insta profile
3. Finally (i know its the last bit, honest) Spread the word by tagging one of your friends to the Instagram profile.

Simple ya?

Why are we making you do all this? Its really simple we want to spread the word, about the how AMAZ-ing this page really is, and about all that's going on in the local scene.




We cant let you have all the fun alone.

Whats in it for you?
You get to keep not ONE but TWO GIVEAWAYS!!!! Exclusively made by our handsome graffiti artist and our very own DJ Dovie. One of the giveaways being a graffiti artwork on canvas and the other is a t-shirt displaying DJ Dovie's great creativity.


Taher Majid aka Dj Dovie can be reached via instagram here.
To list to his music link here 




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Showcasing: Marwa Fadhil

I had the pleasure of meeting a very up and coming young talent at the recent Pechakucha event that took place at the Muscat Grand Mall last month. Facebook MGM

I was pleased when she recently emailed me her bio, since I wouldn't have been able to do her justice with just talking about her myself.

 

Marwa Fadhil: Link to webpage

 

"I’m an aspiring Graphic Designer. I use the word aspire for two reasons. One, because I'm new graduate from the University of Leeds. Two, because aspiration also means having potential.

 

I believe that all designs should incorporate a story that ultimately creates memorability. My current aim in life is to study the Middle Eastern creative market so I can understand it's definition of 'good design' and ultimately expand this definition.

 

I'm also into fine artist in my spare time and I incorporate all my theories on design into my fine art, detailing in particular, as details lead to the ultimate big picture."

 

You can follow Marwa on

Instagram: @marwafdesigns and Twitter: @ marwafadhil

 

 

 

Show casing: Reem Al Shaikh

I have always wanted to learn to be a decent photographer, and i had started down that line but then with my kids and commitments it sort of just faded.

In this post I would like to showcase a mom with a passion for photography, Reem Al Shaikh  has gone a step beyond and dedicated her time to technical and shooting of still life. I have personally had a photo shoot with Reem, and truthfully I believed that there was not even one decent shot that she could have taken what with my kids not cooperating and getting distracted at the drop of a hat. She shocked me beyond words when i got not only one but around 20-something pictures and with the right tweaking looked astounding. At one point i couldn't believe that those children she portrayed in the pictures were mine.

Exaggerated you say?

Well seeing is believing and I invite you to link to her web-page and just browse through her portfolio of dream-like captured moments.

 

Show casing: Taraneem Design

Sumaiya Al-Ghaithi, who gave up a gratifying position as the CEO of the Nursing Council to open up her own interior design company, Taraneem Design.

 After her high school graduation, at Hafsa bint Omar School in Nizwa, where she graduated with honours, she was awarded a scholarship to study nursing at the Villanova University in Philadelphia, USA, where she graduated and proceeded with her Master’s degree at the same university, gaining her Master’s degree in 2000.

The company designs furniture, lighting and kitchen design, plans and elevations and also bring in fabrics, wallpaper and other materials from Europe.  Suma says that best kind of project is when she can be given an empty canvas and she can get to do the whole thing from A to Z.

 

 

 

Local Happenings: PechaKucha Night

Well if you haven't heard of it before this is going to be your first exposure to an event that has been running since 2012 PechaKucha Muscat 20*20.

 

"PechaKucha 20x20 is a simple presentation format where you show 20 images, each for 20 seconds. The images advance automatically and you talk along to the images"

Well, its basically a forum that showcases local talent.

You want to know more?
It usually compromises of six local speakers who are given a platform to showcase their work. The idea is for them to present 20 slides within 6 minutes and 40 seconds. The event is run by young local professionals whom utilise available venues such as coffee shops, art galleries and any place they can fit as many people as possible.

They are running the 5th session this weekend on Friday25th Oct @ the Muscat Grand Mall.

First come. First seating. Pure Talent 

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