“4 Visions” Art Exhibition at Katara, Qatar

The Cultural Village Foundation is celebrating the diversity of four incredibly talented artists, who work with different mediums and styles and coming together to share their artistic talent at Katara.

Shehla Khalid Khan’s, Mala Waseem’s, Adnan Siraj’s and Shazia Bhanji’s artwork will be on display at the “4Visions” group exhibition from 4th-12th February from 10am-10pm.

Join them for opening night at Katara, Building 18 on the 4th of February at 7pm. Everyone is invited!

Now, let’s meet the artists and find out what it means to them to be part of this exhibition!

Shazia Bhanji, An Enthralling Paper Artist

Shazia is a narrative paper sculpture artist who expresses human stories and emotions via paper.

Shazia Bhanji Artist

A Paper Sculpture Artist works with paper in all its forms. It can be cut, bound, curved, glued, modeled, sculpted, built, and worked in many other ways.

Shazia Bhanji Art

Why paper? “What appeals to me the most about paper as a medium is that it is such a novel idea, has tremendous potential to create a WOW moment, and it encourages the audience to inquire more about it. So one thing that makes this form of art distinctive is… it’s an “Unconventional Art in a Conventional World”.”

Shazia Bhanji Art

Shazia not only sells these beautiful art pieces, but she also teaches at VCU Qatar and conducts tailor-made workshops on Paper Sculpture.

PRICE:

An average sculpture costs around Qar 10 000. Shazia also creates bespoke art pieces for individuals.

CONTACT:

Website:www.shaziabhanji.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaziabhanji
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shaziabhanji

Order via Email: info@shaziabhanji.com

All her artworks and sculptures can be viewed on Shazia’s website. (https://www.shaziabhanji.com/portfolio)

Shazia Bhanji Art

CLASSES:

Customized sessions for children and adults can be requested.

Shazia has given me a whole new appreciation for a piece of paper. As she puts it, “Paper is one of the tremendous artistic chameleons. It’s this fascinating dichotomy that entices creatives to experiment and use paper art as the centerpiece of their work.”

Shazia Bhanji Art

Adnan Siraj, Air Force officer to Acclaimed Artist

An Ex Pakistan Air Force officer who has taken the art world by storm, Adnan specializes in Military and aviation art.

Adnan Siraj Artist

Adnan’s paintings having been exhibited at the Mall Galleries in London and proudly displayed in military premises in countries such as China, USA, UK, Sweden and Turkey. In 2018 Adnan won 1st prize in Qatar Fine Arts Societies realistic painting competition and was selected by the Doha Firestation gallery for their summer residency mentorship program.

Adnan Siraj, Art

Not only does he paint military and aviation subjects, he also enjoys sketching and painting landscapes, seascapes, wildlife and horses.

Adnan Siraj, Art

CONTACT:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Adnan-Siraj-art-233145813378045/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adnansiraj.art/

For orders contact Adnan via direct message on social media.

Adnan Siraj, Art

CLASSES:

Adnan a mentor at the summer residency program at Doha Firestation, he also has private classes for both adults and kids. For information about classes contact Adnan via direct message on social media. Adnan also does commissioned pieces of art.

Adnan Siraj, Art

Passionate about documenting his love of aviation, Adnan has managed to capture his love for planes and his surroundings in his art work by experimenting with the interchangeable nature of light and paint.

Mala Waseem, A Visual Artist

Mala has through a series of textured oil paintings created meaningful dialogue between humans, nature and culture. Mala gained knowledge of visual arts and achieved high aesthetical skills in oil painting through living and being showcased in Canada, Pakistan and Qatar.

Mala Waseem Artist

Mala has proudly participated at Qatar International Art Festival at Doha Firestation and done live painting at Katara Dhow boat festival and Qatar Foundation’s 3rd Art Atelier exhibition. Currently she is working on upcoming workshops and a solo show in Qatar.

Mala Waseem Art

CONTACT:

To view Mala’s customized and commissioned work visit her Facebook page “Aesthetic Art Gallery” and Instagram page @aestheticartgallerydoha

Contact: +974 33237746 or email malawaseem@yahoo.com

Mala Waseem Art

CLASSES:

Mala is associated with a few art institutes in Qatar where she conducts art lessons. Contact her directly for upcoming classes.

Mala Waseem Art

Besides creating masterpieces for her clients, Mala also provides free art consultancy by advising you what would enhance your space. A gifted contemporary art visionary right here in Qatar.

Shehla Khalid Khan, born with the gift of art.

Shehla is the coordinator of this group exhibition.

Shehla used to draw sketches and portraits as a child on any medium she could find. From walls to paper, wood, logs and floors. Her talent and passion for artistically showcasing how she views the world through her art has never dissipated.

Shehla Khalid Khan artist

With no formal artistic training, Shehla feels that art is in her blood and soul and you can see that in her work. Her love and appreciation for Qatar is reflected in her art.

Besides commissioned work, Shehla is active in the art community in Qatar. A member of MAPS Qatar, giving masterclasses at Qatar International Art Festival and participating in live painting shows at Doha Firestation, Katara and Qatar Foundation.

For Shehla it is an honor to coordinate this group exhibition.

Shehla Khalid Khan art

CONTACT:

Facebook:Shehla Khan.88

Instagram: @shehla_khalid_khan

Email: shehlakhalid1119@gmail.com or call +97470297028

Shehla Khalid Khan art

CLASSES:

Classes are conducted at Shehla’s home in the summer holidays for kids and there are some exciting workshops and private classes coming up. For more information, stay tuned to her social media pages.

Shehla Khalid Khan art

Drawing is a forgotten art form. After admiring Shehlas self-taught pieces of art, and listening to her story of how she started expressing her talent as a child, I realize the importance of honing young talent when we recognize it. Shehla’s love for Qatar shows in her powerful images of Qatar.