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Art as an integral part of life

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Tell us briefly about yourself, where you were born,
your educational background
and so on:

I am a Bahraini, born in 1982. I have a Bachelor degree in French from the University of Rouen in France. I work in Bank ABC. I am interested in Music, Human development and metaphysics.

Were you initiated into arts and painting during your childhood?

I have been painting since childhood, but I only recently discovered how significant painting is to the essence of who I am. It is an integral part of me, and I have found it to be an excellent way to express and to find myself.

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Who has been your inspiration?

My friend and colleague, Bahraini artist Adel Al Abbasi was the one who always encouraged and inspired me to pursue my dream and start my art journey.

Tell us about the significance of art in your life.

Art is a means of invigorating our surroundings and is a reflection of the positive energy and beautiful spirit that can be found in this world. I believe that my artworks embrace a spiritual power, they are addressed to the knower in the viewer who dwells behind the thinker, the deeper self that immediately recognises spiritual truth, resonating with and gaining strength from it.

What have been the major challenges of your life so far?

To find the balance between work, art, family and friends.

Do you feel that formal training is essential to pursue arts?

I believe that it is essential to have friends who are artists to share experiences with more than having a degree or a formal training, it is a kind of ongoing training.

Tell us about this live art performance and how you got involved with it.

Early in 2016 I was invited to attend an event organised by Bayt Althanqafa with two other artists, a poet and a musician where we translated poems accompanied by music to create a painting.

Have you participated/held exhibitions in Bahrain or in any other place? Give us a list of the last few.

ν Art London International Exhibition organised by the Arabs Group in London participated in two exhibitions with an installation art in September and December 2016.

ν Tawlefat Al Ayam Exhibition organised by Al Ayam Newspaper 2016.

ν Bait Al Thaqafa in Bahrain in cooperation with Bait Al Thaqafa in Berlin event 2016.

ν Al Aali Art Festival 2015-2016.

ν The 4 th Annual Exhibition for Bahraini female artists arranged by Nadeen Gallery 2015.

ν Ta2 Al Shabab Exhibition at the Bahrain Art Center in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture 2015.

What kind of help and support do you seek to help reach your goal?

More art gatherings and events and more cooperation with art galleries.

What is your message to the aspiring artists of Bahrain?

Two quotes will describe what my message is: “Do more of what makes your heart sing your eyes sparkle and your soul soar” “Don’t die with your music still inside you. Listen to your intuitive inner voice and find what passion stirs your soul – Dr. Wayne W. Dyer”

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