Paintings varied between Icons and portraits in an art exhibition in Lattakia

With a lot of precision , mastery and contemplation, 43 paintings  varied between icon, figures  and portraits by the artist Wadi’eDaher were displayed at an art exhibition where  “Waraq Atiq” café in Lattakia hosted .

The artist told SANA correspondent that the story of art began at an early age when he was attracted  by a painting of the heroic martyr Jules Jamal and tried to imitate it with a similar painting.

The artist Wadih Daher considered art as a process of self-challenge, and it can only succeed with an outpouring of rituals of joy and love, stressing that the  painting is an integral part of the artist’s soul and personality and reflects the contents of his heart.

The artist Daher is unique in the technique of  colored burning on wood, which requires accuracy and skill in the work, especially since burning on wood never accepts error.

The artist Daher was also distinguished by drawing the art of the icon, and he was unique in drawing the Byzantine one , which is distinguished by clear lines.

According to what Daher said, he painted the two icons of the Last Supper of Christ and the creation in the courtyard of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. The two icons are among the most difficult artworks due to the large number of details and extreme accuracy in them.

The artist, who held  his first exhibition in 2011 , noted  that his paintings are present in many countries of the world including Greece, Australia, Italy, America and all Syrian governorates, and he has about  170 paintings he keeps in his house.

The owner of “ Waraq Atiqe”   café Lina Daher stressed that the café is a platform for spreading culture and arts, as it hosts art exhibitions constantly , in addition to the presence of a library that offers books  for  free for reading and a special section to display handicrafts, crochet, embroideries and accessories for women working with handicrafts.

She confirmed  that  the café is an opportunity for people with disabilities to integrate in society as all  the employees are of them, in addition to display and market their products.

Rawaa  Ghanam