Muscat: Opera Galleria hosted an exhibition by mixed-media artist Mahnoush Abbasgholy, which was opened under the patronage of Her Highness Sayyida Aliya bint Thuwaini al Said, and comprises portraits of his Majesty Sultan Qaboos as well as landscapes and symbols of Oman’s heritage.
The collection: Portrait of Sultan Qaboos Bin Said – Golden Heart Father of the Nation was inspired by Abbasgholy’s experiences whilst living and travelling through Oman. She was moved by the respect of the Omani people for His Majesty and all he has achieved for the country. Her imagination was further fueled by the vastness and richness of the Omani landscape, culture and heritage. This richness is made visible in her art through the deep colour palette she uses, and is accentuated by the addition of gold and silver leaf.
Through providing a unique venue for both local and international artists, Opera Galleria hopes to take the experience it offers to its guests to the next level. Not only does the Galleria provide support to new artists, it also provides an opportunity to view art in a different surrounding, making it accessible in an informal setting.
The collection will be on display at the Opera Galleria until November 23. The exhibition is open to anyone visiting the Opera Galleria.
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