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Exhibition uses contrasting styles to depict charm of Jordan’s cities
By Huda Dabeet, Jordan News
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AMMAN — The Nabad Art Gallery is showcasing the work of
Jordanian artists Reem Mouasher and Hani Alqam at the “Enchanted Landscapes:
Jordan” exhibition until November 24. اضافة اعلان
The two artists’ painting often depict Jordan, representing the love they have for their country.
Both Mouasher and Alqam grew up in Amman, although their experiences with Jordan are vastly different; they both paint from a personal and genuine perspective and are similar in their keen observation of Jordanian urban landscapes. While each artist develops their own particular interpretation of locations, both real and imaginary, each of their collections compliments the other.
Artwork by Hani Alqam. (Photo: Handout from Nabad Art Gallery)
Alqam told Jordan News that the exhibition's concept aims to show audiences how artists might perceive the same scene in various ways.
He said that impressionism and expressionism have impacted his work. “Expressionism is more emotional and depends on feelings; that is, how the artist sees the scene from his heart, and it is different from impressionism — the impressionistic realism and sense of the scene,” the artist said.
Alqam’s work often depicts the mountains in Jordan’s southern desert, which he accentuates with dark brown and black hues.
However, his work also focuses on Amman and the architectural creation of the city, as Amman's hills are densely packed with building. “I enjoy drawing Amman, and every time I do, I feel as though I haven't painted it enough,” the artist said.
Artwork by Hani Alqam. (Photo: Handout from Nabad Art Gallery)
Alqam has been painting since 1996. He has held numerous solo exhibitions and participated in a number of group exhibitions around Europe, the UK, Ireland, the US, Pakistan, and Jordan. Moreover, his Amman paintings capture the turmoil and beauty of the city's historic places and neighborhoods.
Alqam added that he also enjoys painting Salt because “the ancient Salt city is full of colors and integrity,” he said.
In one of Alqam’s pieces, the artist uses the door of a wardrobe to represent Amman on one side, and people's memories of the city on the other through drawings.
“People used to write important information on the inside of the wardrobe door,” Alqam said. “The wardrobe was part of our memories.”
Artwork by Reem Mouasher. (Photo: Handout from Nabad Art Gallery)
Reem Mouasher takes a different approach to her artwork. Mouasher told Jordan News that it was her first experience in showcasing her work at an exhibition.
Mouasher said that she drew the places in her work from her imagination and memory. Moreover, she worked on the paintings during the lockdowns.
“During the quarantine, I used to draw places and cities such as Salt, that I love and want to visit, but I couldn't because of the situation of the pandemic,” Mouasher said.
Her work included depictions of downtown Amman, the city of Salt, Dana, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba in the south, in addition to the nature and flowers in which Jordan is famous for, as well as the jacaranda tree. Mouasher’s paintings were characterized by soft colors.
“I am a positive and optimistic person, who believes that tomorrow will be better than today,” she said, adding that this comes out in her work.
Despite the fact that the two painters’ styles differed, they collaborated together to depict Jordan's landscapes. Moreover, Alqam added that he and Mouasher painted the same scene but in different styles since it made for a wonderful combination of their artwork.
It is worth noting that Nabad Art Gallery shows and distributes modern art by emerging and recognized visual artists.
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The two artists’ painting often depict Jordan, representing the love they have for their country.
Both Mouasher and Alqam grew up in Amman, although their experiences with Jordan are vastly different; they both paint from a personal and genuine perspective and are similar in their keen observation of Jordanian urban landscapes. While each artist develops their own particular interpretation of locations, both real and imaginary, each of their collections compliments the other.
Artwork by Hani Alqam. (Photo: Handout from Nabad Art Gallery)
Alqam told Jordan News that the exhibition's concept aims to show audiences how artists might perceive the same scene in various ways.
He said that impressionism and expressionism have impacted his work. “Expressionism is more emotional and depends on feelings; that is, how the artist sees the scene from his heart, and it is different from impressionism — the impressionistic realism and sense of the scene,” the artist said.
Alqam’s work often depicts the mountains in Jordan’s southern desert, which he accentuates with dark brown and black hues.
However, his work also focuses on Amman and the architectural creation of the city, as Amman's hills are densely packed with building. “I enjoy drawing Amman, and every time I do, I feel as though I haven't painted it enough,” the artist said.
Artwork by Hani Alqam. (Photo: Handout from Nabad Art Gallery)
Alqam has been painting since 1996. He has held numerous solo exhibitions and participated in a number of group exhibitions around Europe, the UK, Ireland, the US, Pakistan, and Jordan. Moreover, his Amman paintings capture the turmoil and beauty of the city's historic places and neighborhoods.
Alqam added that he also enjoys painting Salt because “the ancient Salt city is full of colors and integrity,” he said.
In one of Alqam’s pieces, the artist uses the door of a wardrobe to represent Amman on one side, and people's memories of the city on the other through drawings.
“People used to write important information on the inside of the wardrobe door,” Alqam said. “The wardrobe was part of our memories.”
Artwork by Reem Mouasher. (Photo: Handout from Nabad Art Gallery)
Reem Mouasher takes a different approach to her artwork. Mouasher told Jordan News that it was her first experience in showcasing her work at an exhibition.
Mouasher said that she drew the places in her work from her imagination and memory. Moreover, she worked on the paintings during the lockdowns.
“During the quarantine, I used to draw places and cities such as Salt, that I love and want to visit, but I couldn't because of the situation of the pandemic,” Mouasher said.
Her work included depictions of downtown Amman, the city of Salt, Dana, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba in the south, in addition to the nature and flowers in which Jordan is famous for, as well as the jacaranda tree. Mouasher’s paintings were characterized by soft colors.
“I am a positive and optimistic person, who believes that tomorrow will be better than today,” she said, adding that this comes out in her work.
Despite the fact that the two painters’ styles differed, they collaborated together to depict Jordan's landscapes. Moreover, Alqam added that he and Mouasher painted the same scene but in different styles since it made for a wonderful combination of their artwork.
It is worth noting that Nabad Art Gallery shows and distributes modern art by emerging and recognized visual artists.
Read more Culture and Arts
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