Experiences of 25 visual artists converged in Tartous during the annual exhibition held at the exhibition hall of the branch headquarters of the Visual Artists Union in the city, where the exhibition gathered diverse artistic works inspired by humanity, heritage, and the local environment.
The exhibited works varied between paintings and sculptures, aiming to introduce the experiences of participating artists and their artistic directions. The exhibition contained around 30 paintings executed in oil and acrylic colors, as well as 12 sculptures presented by three sculptors from the governorate.
For his part, Sulaiman Hassan Ahmad, head of the Tartous branch of the Visual Artists Union, clarified that the exhibition witnessed the participation of artists who presented works reflecting diverse artistic schools, including realism, abstraction, and expressionism, addressing themes of women, humanity, and the governorate's heritage.
He pointed out that the works addressed other humanitarian issues according to the artists' orientations and artistic styles. Meanwhile, visual artist Julia Said explained that her work embodies women's patience, struggle, and ability to overcome wounds, while highlighting the importance of preserving the architectural and heritage memory of old neighborhoods.
For her part, visual artist Wasam Daaboul participated with a painting inspired by an ancient Syrian myth, aiming to introduce the audience to ancient Syrian civilization and its customs. She expressed her hope for organizing more exhibitions to nurture young talents.
The Tartous branch of the Visual Artists Union is active in organizing annual exhibitions in its hall on the sea corniche, hosting the annual general exhibition and the Liberation Day exhibition, in addition to sponsoring individual and group exhibitions.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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