Lattakia’s Plastic Artists : Art is a message of life, beauty, hope and joy despite all crises

The Lattakia branch of Plastic Artists’ Union   has recently organized “ Lattakia Summer 2020” exhibition at Al-Bassel Art Gallery , singling out an area of color, beauty and creativity.

The exhibition  was distinguished by the diversity of artworks in terms of the multiplicity of methods and techniques used  whether in photography or sculpture.

 “ Art carries unlimited messages as it is the mirror of civilization, history , morals and creativity and it is one of the finest types of expression” Artist  Fareed Reslan , Head of the Lattakia branch of Plastic Artists’ Union said in a statement to the Syriatimes e-newspaper.

He stressed  that the participation of  30 artists , who are members at the Lattakia branch of the plastic artists’ union  as well as other artists supports the artistic movement with a generation of youths who are capable of creativity and innovation.

Artist Reslan underlined the importance of holding art exhibitions constantly with adhering currently to the measures of combating coronavirus. 

He noted that the exhibition  showcased richness and diversity through more than forty  artworks between paintings of oil, acrylic and water  to sculpting  on wood, stone and marble in addition to engraving and graphics with diversity of  visions  to bring together the artistic work,  the audience  and the development of artists’ experiences. 

The artist and poet Rana Mahmoud participated in two works, one on oak wood that monitors a human condition and the other a sculptural work on artificial stone symbolizing the Syrian woman.

On his part,  the plastic artist Nidal Shaaban  believed that the exhibition presented   great diversity in terms of style , techniques and  mixing between two generations, which provided  an opportunity for dialogue and exchange of experiences.

The Sculptor Mustafa Shakhees, who participated in a sculptural work on mulberry wood  symbolizing the rise of “Syria  the phoenix” that comes out from the ashes to the sky. 

The sculptor  pointed out that plastic artists did not stop creativity despite the absence of exhibitions due to the Corona pandemic.

 “Art is a message of life and provides   spaces of beauty that keep hope and joy despite all crises” the sculptor concluded.

Interviewed by : Rawaa Ghanam