The Qatari visual artist is holding the ‘Hareem Al Awal’ exhibition at Katara

Qatari visual artist Noura al-Mazrouei spoke at length about the motivation and drive behind a group of new artworks she recently unveiled in her exhibition ‘Hareem Al Awal’, which opened in Katara – Cultural Village .

The artworks were widely appreciated by the visual arts audience.

Al-Mazrouei told the Arab daily *Arrayah that her passion for art stems from her desire to document the stories and traditions that form Qatar’s cultural identity and increase the community’s understanding of its roots and authenticity.

She also expressed her appreciation for the support she receives from cultural institutions in Qatar, particularly the Fine Arts Society and Katara.

Al-Mazrouei explained that she uses an abstract style in her creations, which allows her to convey her feelings and thoughts in a way that taps into the depth of Qatari heritage, helping her latest exhibition shed light on the role of women in Qatar in society.

She pointed out that her works on display in the exhibition are based on drawing faces without clear features, allowing viewers to interpret the painting based on personal experience and imagination.

The exhibition documents the stories and traditions of the past that have shaped Qatar’s cultural identity.

“For years, I have felt an urgent desire to document our rich heritage in an artistic way,” she said. “I believe that this art helps to improve understanding and respect for our ancient history and reflects the cohesion and strength of Qatari society. .”

“The paintings here are not just images, they are platforms that carry stories from a bygone era,” al-Mazrouei added. “When I started building on this idea, I wanted to honor the role of Qatari women, who have always been a symbol of giving.”

The idea revolved around highlighting the true image of Qatari women of the past, either through traditional clothing or through the jewelry they adorned themselves with.

Each painting has a special story, expressing a story or situation that women experienced in the past, and each carries a message about family cohesion and the role of the mother, and even the traditional jewelry that was the symbol of a simple life.

“In my works I used acrylics to give the paintings a special power and expression,” said al-Mazrouei. “It took me about two years to prepare the current works, and when I received the invitation to participate in the Diplomatic Day, I felt a strong desire to display these works under the name ‘Hareem Al Awal.’

“I feel very grateful for Katarei’s support,” she continued. “This exhibition is an important step for me and I look forward to continuing in this field and conveying more stories of our society through art.”

The exhibition includes 21 different paintings.

Al-Mazrouei said her aim through these works is to present a complete story about “Hareem Al Awal” so that the viewer can get a sense of the depth of the heritage of Qatari women and learn about the authenticity and values ​​they represent .