“Radiance” Art Exhibition Launched at Royal Opera House Muscat

“Radiance”
Art Exhibition Launched at Royal Opera House Muscat

Muscat,
25 May (ONA) — The second edition of the “Sutou” (Radiance)
exhibition opened today at the Art Gallery of the House of Musical Arts in the
Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM).

The
ceremony was held under the auspices of Sayyid Said Sultan Al Busaidi, Undersecretary
of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth for Culture. The exhibition is an
initiative by the Team of Omani Art Ambassadors.

The
current edition features distinguished participation from 19 male and female
artists from the team, presenting their diverse artworks that reflect the
richness of the visual arts movement in Oman and highlight features of national
identity with a contemporary spirit. The edition also hosts two international
guest artists: Victor Kim from South Korea and Marco Tulio from Mexico, who
present works reflecting cultural interaction and artistic exchange between
Oman and the global art community.

Dr.
Saud Al Hinai, head of the Team of Oman Art Ambassadors, stated in his opening
speech that the exhibition represents a renewed creative platform reflecting
the team’s aspirations to highlight Omani artistic identity while engaging with
global experiences, in harmony with Oman Vision 2040 which supports culture and
arts as fundamental components of comprehensive development.

He
noted that the exhibition marks a qualitative leap in the team’s journey,
bringing together multiple art schools ranging from realistic and expressive
painting to Arabic calligraphy and its formations, along with sculpture art.
This has given the exhibition visual and cultural richness reflecting the depth
of individual experiences of team members who are distinguished by their unique
styles and artistic experiences.

He
added that through this exhibition, the Omani Art Ambassadors team seeks to
convey a civilized artistic message expressing Oman’s cultural richness and
enhancing the status of Omani artists at regional and international levels,
while maintaining authenticity and openness to global creativity.

Visual
artist Samia Al Gharibi emphasized that her participation in the second edition
of “Sutou” (Radiance) is a special artistic experience, where she
presents four artworks featuring the “Burqa” inspired by Omani folk
heritage and environment to highlight aspects of Omani cultural identity, using
diverse materials and artistic techniques that blend authenticity with
modernity. She noted that the exhibition provides an important space for
creativity and expression, and a window to introduce the public to the
aesthetics of Omani heritage through the lens of contemporary art.

Al
Gharibi’s paintings in the exhibition highlighted elements from Omani heritage,
such as traditional ornaments and jewelry associated with Omani women across
generations, along with poetic verses woven into the burqa designs to reflect
the artworks’ themes and enhance their artistic message. The color blending and
interplay significantly enriched the visual dimension of the works and conveyed
deeper feelings about their content.

Artist
Sulaiman Al Sabahi explained that his participation in the second edition of
“Sutou” (Radiance) came with encouragement from team members. He
views the exhibition as carrying a set of expressive artistic and cultural
messages amid participation from artists who express their art and creativity
through their unique artistic styles.

On
his turn, Mexican artist Marco Tulio said his participation in the second
edition of “Sutou” (Radiance) with the Team of Omani Art Ambassadors is
a rich artistic and cultural experience, praising the methods and rich creative
experiences of participating Omani artists. He is presenting a collection of
works centered around nature’s wonders, biology and spirituality, inspired by
natural symbols and formulated in an expressive style he calls “Natural
Symbols,” which relies on color interplay to convey visions with deep
spiritual character, drawing its patterns from nature’s treasures and hidden
aesthetics.

South
Korean artist Victor Kim sees this experience as an important opportunity for
cultural and artistic communication between the Middle East and Far East, to
exchange creative visions with artists from diverse backgrounds and styles. He
confirmed that his participation represents an inspiring milestone in his
artistic career, where he presents a collection of his realistic works
characterized by elements of mystery, reflecting unique characteristics of
people and life situations he chooses to portray. He clarified that these works
don’t just seek to present precise visual images, but aim to explore what lies
beyond appearances and express deep feelings and ideas embedded in details of
daily life.

Artist
Nada Al Ruwaishdi mentioned that her participation in the second edition of
“Sutou” (Radiance) is valuable as it allows her to express herself
through presented works without being restricted to a specific theme. It’s also
a precious opportunity to get to know artists closely and delve into their
experiences and artistic interactions, as well as a chance to introduce society
to Omani artists and their artworks.

Khalil
Al Kalbani explained that the second edition of “Sutou” (Radiance)
crowns an eventful artistic and cultural journey for the Team of Omani Art
Ambassadors, which the team has presented in various events both inside Oman
and abroad. He is participating in this edition with 10 wood sculpting works
where he employed diverse artistic concepts through research and deep
exploration of various types and forms of Omani wood, varying in terms of wood
block sizes and colors. He noted that using Omani wood in artworks enhances and
confirms the concept of sustainability, which the Team of Omani Art Ambassadors
seeks to enable through its various participations.

It’s
worth mentioning that “Sutou” (Radiance) represents a pioneering artistic
platform aiming to support Omani creatives and showcase their works, while
contributing to establishing Oman’s position on the regional and international
visual arts map.

—Ends/AG