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Art does not belong to the artist once it’s applied on the canvas. It’s for the audience,Murtadha Al Lawati
Director of Ghalya’s Museum.Pic: Times of Oman
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Muscat: For two weeks this month there was an energetic buzz near the Muttrah Corniche as artists came together to celebrate Oman and create a work of art for the public to enjoy without having to step into a gallery.
The result of the artists' combined efforts, the Wall Painting 2012 project at Ghalya's Museum of Modern Art, was unveiled Tuesday night by HH Sayyid Faisal bin Turki Al Said. The project brought together 98 artists, both Omani and expatriates, who painted their impressions of Oman on the front wall of the museum.
"It's beautiful and it's beautifully done. I'm glad I received good response from artists, and they believed in the concept and took part in the project," Murtadha Al Lawati, director of Ghalya's Museum and organiser of the project told Times of Oman.
The painting consists of 100 boxes, each assigned to a different artist, though three artists painted two boxes each. The result is a diverse, vibrant collection of paintings each drawing on Oman as an inspiration.
"The amazing part of the whole painting is that everyone had their own style. There are different styles and different schools and techniques and choices. I didn't think every painting would look so individual," said Al Lawati.
The project lasted for 12 days, during which the artists took turns painting on the wall. The atmosphere was warm and friendly, with artists sharing ideas and trying new techniques, said Al Lawati.
"It was a new experience. All of them said they enjoyed it, which made me very proud," he said.
The wall painting was meant to celebrate Oman, unite artists, and bring art to the public and make it more accessible. While not everyone will visit a museum or gallery, this painting is visible to anyone who passes by, and they are more than welcome to approach the wall, examine the paintings closely, take pictures, and simply enjoy it, Al Lawati said.
Art for audience
"I call it a donation from the artists to the public, to those who probably don't know much about art," he said.
"Art does not belong to the artist once it's applied on the canvas. It's for the audience."
Viewers can also learn more about the artists and contact them, as there is information about the participants posted near the wall. This will support Omani artists and encourage them to do more, Al Lawati added.
The project also inspired some of the children from the neighbourhood to try painting, explained Al Lawati. He said children would stop in at the museum and watch the artists at work, and even ask for a paint brush and paper of their own.
"They were inspired and started physically touching the colours with the brush, feeling the power of the colour and power that is inside them," Al Lawati said.
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