‘Feminine Visage’ expo opens at Katara

Qatari artist Lina Al Ali and Kuwaiti artist Anfal Al Yaquot’s paintings are on display at ‘Feminine Visage’ exhibition which opened on Wednesday at Katara. The exhibition, opened by Katara General Manager Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, outlines women’s vital role in society and depicts vivid paintings representing detailed drawings of the women’s facial features, emotions and mood phases.

Dr Al Sulaiti, said that the exhibition is highly distinguished as it reflects the high artistic profiles of Al-Ali and Al Yaquot, as they touch on the subject of women from a beautiful angle that confirms their great role in society.  Furthermore, he pointed out the importance of hosting joint art exhibitions as they seek to bring artists from different backgrounds and art schools together.Also, such exhibitions help in building communication bridges between the artists as they share experiences.

Katara Art Center Manager Tareq Al Jaida stressed that the exhibition is aimed towards presenting fine art in a different light to art enthusiasts in Qatar which comes in line with the goals of Katara Art Center in hosting any art exhibition.
“Due to the close artistic style between me and the Kuwaiti artist, we collborated together to create paintings that expressed our initial feelings of our vision of women. I contributed six contemporary paintings reflecting the female features with great attention to small details,” said Al Ali.

Al Yaquot said that this is her second participation in an exhibition held in Qatar and expressed her utmost happiness that this exhibition comes in time with Qatar National Day. She said that she is showcasing nine paintings that shed light on women in their various psychological states. She highlighted the positive side of women’s life, reflecting on the fact that women are strong regardless of the circumstances they may be placed in, and in all cases, women will still look for hope.