Picture courtesy of Karirima A. Ngarambe.
By Roy Lie A Tjam. Photography courtesy of Duke Michael of Mecklenburg.
The Embassy Art Exhibition 2015 commenced its second week on Wednesday October 21st.
The exhibition is the initiative of Diplomat Magazine and Gallery Patries van Dorst under the patronage of Vimpelcom. A large and diverse audience made its way to Landgoed De Wittenburg, Wassenaar to admire works of artists from Bangladesh, Kenya, Kosovo, Rwanda, and Tunisia.
For a photo album on the second vernissage of Embassy Art Exhibition 2015, please click here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/albums/72157657953003403
Also: http://www.patriesvandorst.nl/over-ons/embassy-art-exhibtion/
Following the welcome remarks by Diplomat Magazine and Gallery Patries van Dorst, the ambassadors of exhibiting countries expressed their gratitude for participating in the marvellous art exposition and subsequently introduced the artist and their works.
On show were works by: Jakub Ferri (Kosovo); Carel Richter, Laila Sharmeen, Anika Mariam Ahmed (Bangladesh); Choki Ben Amor, Taoufik Kerkeni, Houcine Bouchiba (Tunisia); Alice Gahunga-Durand (Rwanda), and Omosh Kindeh (Kenya).
Ambassador Vjosa Dobruna of Kosovo invited Jakub Ferri; unfortunately, he could not be present. Jakub Ferri is a young lad, who expresses life from the prospective of a Kosovar youngster.
Especially for the occasion, the ambassador proudly showed her authentic Kosovar outfit.
She recounted the good life young people live back home and divulged breaking news: UNESCO’s executive board has voted to put Kosovo’s bid for membership to a final vote at its general conference in November 2015.
Ambassador of Bangladesh Sheikh Mohammed Belal introduced Bangladeshi artists including Carel Richter, a Dutch diplomat who was stationed in Bangladesh.
Carel Richter stated: “Today, I am not a Dutch man, neither am I a diplomat. I am an artist who tries to express the daily life and culture of Bangladesh in my works.” The ambassador remarked that he is probably the only one without a clue about paintings, but is grateful each time he sees his Mona Lisa, his wife.
The Tunisian ambassador, H. E. Karim Ben Becher, invited Tunisian artists living in the Netherlands to showcase their works of art. He thanked the artists and lauded them for their great work.
Ambassador Jean Pierre Karabaranga of Rwanda briefly introduced Alice Gahunga-Durand and let the artist explain her works.
Alice was assisted by her daughter, who interpreted from French to English. She explained that the style of art stems from centuries ago and is called imigingo.
Alice uses several techniques in her creations similar to her endeavours to advocate interculturalism, the blending of cultures. By blending materials, Alice tries to modernize traditional African art.
Environmentally conscious as she is, Alice is an advocate of recycling. She creates her abstract paintings and objects by using recycled materials, such as African acrylic fabric scraps, paper towel, cardboard, plastic, metal, wood, or any other recyclable material. To Alice, beauty is hidden in everything; beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.
From Kenya, we had the pleasure of learning about the artist Omosh Kindeh, who passed away about two months ago at the age of 35 . His paintings were produced during his stint in the Netherlands, which is why they demonstrate the Netherlands landscape from the eyes of a Kenyan artist.
A close collaborator of Omosh was present. He explained that Omosh Kindeh’s works portray Kenya as is; laid back, calm and peaceful in mind.
All items at the exposition could be purchased. The exhibitors hoped the visitors appreciated the exposition featuring their country’s art, culture as well as the array.
Next week Embassy Art Exhibition will feature Pakistan Slovenia, Georgia and Iran.
For Information: http://www.patriesvandorst.nl/over-ons/embassy-art-exhibtion/
