Four artists showcase creative works at Arab Cultural Club

The exhibition presented a unique visual journey, with each artist displaying her distinct artistic style, ranging from impressionism and cubism to abstraction, infused with oriental touches. Techniques varied from painting with coffee to blending art with architectural design, offering a rich mix of emotions and visions.

Coffee technique by Fatima Al-Zahraa Mohamed

Egyptian architect Fatima Al-Zahraa Mohamed, who studied color techniques in architecture, has participated in exhibitions across the UAE. She favors watercolors and acrylics while experimenting with diverse techniques, with women as her central theme. Her works also incorporate Emirati heritage symbols like horses, falcons, and national festivities. Leaning towards cubism, she introduced a new technique by painting horses with coffee beans, blending this heritage element with earthy colors for a unique effect.

Color and Movement in Nadia Khartabil’s works

Syrian artist Nadia Khartabil blends abstraction, expressionism, and natural realism, using brushes and knives to merge color with movement. Her subjects range from joy and light to the passage of time and mixed emotions.

Art and architecture in Nermin Hashem’s style

Egyptian architect Nermin Hashem combines impressionism and cubism, drawing from her architectural background to merge art and design. She has participated in exhibitions in Sharjah and supervises shows for People of Determination. Her works reveal a fascination with colors—acrylic, oil, and Pantone—and explore diverse cultural influences, from Egyptian and African to European and Eastern art. Some of her canvases feature calligraphy and ornamental patterns.

Impressionism and abstraction by Haya Al-Mughoush

Syrian artist Haya Al-Mughoush presented expressive works blending impressionism and abstraction. Using oils, textured surfaces, and bold strokes, she reflects both her talent and academic training. Her works often address cultural heritage and human issues, with a focus on women’s inner emotions. She has exhibited in Syria and the UAE, including Ajman University’s second art biennale and Al Qasimia University’s art exhibition.

Artistic analysis by Dr Omar Abdulaziz

In his commentary, Dr Abdulaziz noted the exhibition’s diversity, highlighting its strong influence from the Impressionist school of 19th-century France, which sought to move from photography to direct artistic expression. He also pointed to romantic influences reminiscent of visual works by Khalil Gibran, rooted in classical anatomy and aesthetics. He concluded that these Western schools were blended with authentic Eastern elements such as ornamentation, miniature art, and intricate patterns, making the exhibition a vibrant dialogue between European traditions and rich Oriental color palettes and decorative motifs.