03 March 2019
Under The Patronage and in The Presence of H.E Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Artist Marwa Rachid Al-Khalifa’s Exhibition “ Noor-Light Journey” Inaugurated at the Art Center
Bahrain's Authority for Culture & Antiquities inaugurated on, 3 March 2019, an exhibition titled “ Noor: Light Journey” by artist Marwa Rashid Al Khalifa. The artwork show was held under the patronage and in the presence of H.E Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Interior Ministry Undersecretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, the Honorary President of the Bahrain Art Society, a large number of artists and lovers of cultural events in Bahrain. The exhibition will run until 30 March 2019 and it is open daily from 8:00 am-8:00 pm.
The Exhibition of Bahraini artist Marwa Rashid Al Khalifa ‘Noor’ is a journey allows you to think deeply about the light that embodies us through the artist’s collection, who used her signature contemporary style juxtaposed with different techniques to create her spectacular artworks. She is predominantly recognized for her paintings, drawings, and most recently her drawings and light installations. Four main objects or structures characterize her work; circular shapes are synonyms of “ the first years of innocence, purity and enlightenment highest values”, while human traits and lines represent “ universal flexibility characteristics”. As to corners, they signify “ moving to higher degree of maturity and harmony”. In order to explore and push new artistic boundaries in these artworks combined, artist Marwa Al Khalifa incorporates the use of different materials in her pieces, her work broaching a "spiritual aura and interior light surrounding us" that invites the viewer to meditate and embark on a personal journey.
As to the “ Rays of Light” in a triangular shape, they depict “the space separating light from darkness, that is the ‘ long way to go in order to reach the ultimate shining light”. The final and last technique or element, “ departure”; the last stop of the journey clearly describes the trio of this journey of the light leaving the body; Mind, Body and Spirit”.
Worth to mention that Bahraini artist Marwa Rashid Al Khalifa won the 2nd award of the 44th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, which consist of a solo exhibition organized by Bahrain's Authority for Culture & Antiquities.
The 2019 Spring of Culture’s Gold Sponsors include GFH Financial Group, National Bank of Bahrain, Tamkeen and Batelco, while Silver Sponsors include Alba, Bahrain Airport Company, Bahrain Duty Free, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, and Huawei, and supported by Gulf Air. Also, special thanks to the embassies of Italy, Japan, South Korea, France, Germany and Egypt who are taking part in the program.
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