DEEP Exhibition
DEEP Exhibition List of Participating Artist
Ali Hassan Mattar Bin Lahej Mohamad Al Astad Hala Al Khalifah Nasser Al Turki Ahlam Shalabi Fahad Al Gethaml Bader Al Mansour Mohamad Haidar Al Mutasim Al Maskery Noura Bouzo Sara Al Sanusi Aziz Al Mutwalli
Deep To seek depth is to seek clarity, the pursuit of which is filled with trials and hardships. Constructed as a quest, this journey is not meant to be easy, it is meant to be worth it.
The accounts of these journeys have created legends and myths, inspiring along the way, a multitude of artistic offshoots including stories, dances, poetries and music. Indicating that although a journey is undertaken alone, it is felt and appreciated by the wider community.
‘Deep’ carries through with this legacy by looking at the journey of a pearl diver. It uncovers an immediate, mutual past that is shared by the different featured artists. With the use of different mediums, this contemporary exploration, by 13 GCC artists takes into account the journey of the diver, physically and metaphorically.
“Deep” is an exhibition featuring the works of thirteen GCC artists exploring physically and metaphorically the region’s iconic pearl divers’ journey.
Curated by Mrs. Lulwah Al Homoud, this exhibition is created to take the viewer on a journey, which is filled with challenges and rewards, loss and conquest. By taking its viewers deep into the souls and minds of the pearl divers, “Deep” will draw the art community into a world filled with legends and myths, spiring along the way, a multitude of artistic offshoots including stories, dances, poetries and music. Through an emotional journey the viewer will leave having experienced a sense of clarity never felt before. The exhibit includes a diversity of mediums from photography, video art and sculpture of renowned artists like Ali Hassan from Qatar who won many awards, Matar Bin Lahej a Dubai born artist who has exhibited both locally and internationally, Mohamed Al Astad who will be showing one of his “art graves beaches” made of iron rust on canvas, Mohammed Haider who will present abstract pieces about the Gulf’s impact on society. The exhibition will also feature emerging talent Fahad Al-Gethami currently working in Saudi Arabia, Sara Al Sanosi a young Saudi self-taught artist, and Bader Al Mansour a Kuwaiti artist who creates art from scraps. Furthering the exhibition’s focus in inner contemplation is Nassir Al-Turki from Saudi Arabia, and Hala Al Khalifah from Bahrain whose works serve as a metaphor for entrapment. Noura Bouzo paintings allow the viewer to dive deep into the cultural meaning we have lost, while Ahlam Shalabi celebrates beauty in nature, women, colors and fabric. At last Al Mutasim Al Maskery’s own journey with pearl diving ties masterfully “Deep” together when Aziz El-Mutwalli carries on his timeless quest for Deep.
Cube Arts Gallery began in London in 2010 through the joint efforts of two Saudi Arabian artists, Mrs. Lulwah Al Homoud and HH Princess Reem Al Faisal. Through joining with Mrs. Safa Al Hamed Cube Arts was brought to Dubai, with a sole dedication to GCC artists in the area. By mixing different media and artworks from around the globe Cube Arts strive to open eyes and mind to art and culture.
Ali Hassan, Qatar
untitled 2013 Mixed media & acrylic on canvas 91 x190 cm
Ali Hassan, Qatar
The desert horse 2012 Acrylic sculpture 155x120 cm
Matar Bin Lahej, UAE
Spread of the language 2013 Stainless steel 200x100x100
Mohamad Al Astad, UAE
Deep in the life 2013 Iron rust & acrylic on canvas buried in khorfakkan beach for two weeks 360 x 160 cm
Hala Al Khalifa, Bahrain
Entrapment 2013 Metal wire and Black Fabric 134,5x106,5x71 cm
Entrapment A tribute to the history of pearl diving in The Arabian Gulf 2013 Video 4,19 min Edition 1/5
Nasser Al Turki, Saudi Arabia
Throne of Light 1 2013 Acrylic on Canvas 130 x 200 cm
Throne of Light 2 2013 Acrylic on Canvas 130 x 200 cm
Throne of Light 3 2013 Acrylic on Canvas 130 x 200 cm
Ahlam Shalabi, Saudi Arabia
Pearl Necklace 2013 Acrylic - oil on canvas 245x184cm
Fahad Al Gethami, Saudi Arabia
N/M “Skyline Project” 1 2013 Metalic print on glossy wood panel 60x100x3,5 cm Edition 1/3
N/M “Skyline Project” 2 2013 Metalic print on glossy wood panel 60x100x3,5 cm Edition 1/3
Fahad Al Gethami, Saudi Arabia
N/M “Skyline Project” 3 2013 Metalic print on glossy wood panel 60x100x3,5 cm Edition 1/3
N/M “Skyline Project” 4 2013 Metalic print on glossy wood panel 60x100x3,5 cm Edition 1/3
Bader Al Mansour, Kuwait
Sekuna 2013 Metal screws and nuts 45 cm
The diver 2013 Print on canvas 100x75 cm
Mohammed Haider, Saudi Arabia
Incorporation 2012 Acrylic on canvas 220 x 150 cm
Windows 2012 Acrylic on canvas 220 x 150 cm
Continuity 2012 Acrylic on canvas 210 x 110 cm
Al Mutasim Al Maskery, Oman
The Invite 2012 Fine art print on Hahnem端hle Photo Rag Pearl (320gsm) Edition 1/5, 95 x 120 cm
Face to face 2012 Fine art print on Hahnem端hle Photo Rag Pearl (320gsm) Edition 1/5, 95 x 120 cm
Al Mutasim Al Maskery, Oman
The Talk 2012 Fine art print on Hahnem端hle Photo Rag Pearl (320gsm) Edition 1/5, 95 x 120 cm
Noura Bouzo, Saudi Arabia
Noah’s Ark: Twitter 1 2012 Acrylic on canvas 80 x 100 cm
Noah’s Ark: Twitter 2 2012 Acrylic on canvas 80 x 100 cm
Noura Bouzo, Saudi Arabia
Noah’s Yacht 2012 Acrylic on canvas 60 x 70 cm
2013 Acrylic on canvas 80 x 100 cm
2013 Acrylic on canvas 80 x 100 cm
Sara Al Sanosi, Saudi Arabia
A family - A society 2012 Pastel and Watercolors on paper. Image transferred on canvas. 46 x 61 cm
Out of the system 2012 Graphic Print on thick Plexiglas 122x122 cm
Aziz El Mutwalli, Iraq
The Eternal dive 2013 Oil and mixed media 150x100 cm