Qatar Academy’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme students recently had the opportunity to work with international artists through a series of workshops held at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), an official said.
Qatar Academy students pose with their artwork
QA Visual & Performing Arts head Claire Rimmer said: “This was an excellent opportunity for our students because the IB Diploma Guide for Visual Arts recommends students to experience interaction with different art practices and become knowledgeable about techniques and cultures in relation to the arts”.
The two-day workshop focused on learning about the work of artists eL Seed and Deborah Edwards and working to make their individual and group artworks.
Street-art and Arabic calligraphy artist eL Seed introduced the students to ‘Calligraffiti’ which is a mix of Arabic calligraphy styles and graffiti techniques.
Artists eL Seed said: “I perceive Arabic Graffiti as a tangible expression of my search for identity. Throughout my work, myriad paths intersect and mirror the multiple sources of inspiration which nourish my art”.
A collaboration between eL Seed and the students produced a large-scale masterpiece that was a fitting end to the workshop, the official said.
The second workshop with English artist Deborah Edwards was held in connection with MIA’s exhibition called “A Journey into the World of Ottomans”, currently on display until January 24.
Deborah has exhibited, lived and worked in Europe and the Middle East and her passion for promoting the value of art education showed in her presentations during the workshop.
“The organisers from MIA shared that the students were a credit to the school not only in terms of their behaviour but the level of interest they showed, their commitment and their willingness to work as a team for a collaborative outcome,” Rimmer said.
