Students of educational centers of plastic arts showcase their artworks in the Recycling Museum

Artistic sculptures,  completed by students of educational centers of plastic arts some of which were made from the remnants of wood, fabrics, and glass, and others from cardboard and plastic,  in addition to 200 oil paintings were shown in the Museum of Recycling and an art exhibition hosted on Saturday by the Contemporary Art Gallery in Damascus.

In a press statement during the inauguration of the museum and exhibition, Minister of Education, Dr. Darem Tabbaa, underlined the importance of developing students’ talents in various fields and introducing them into society. He highlighted the art of recycling, which demonstrated the capabilities and skills of students through the completion of non-traditional pieces of art and the embodiment of creative ideas.

Head of the Education Directorate in Damascus, Suleiman Younis, stated that the aim of the exhibition is to recall the names of the pioneer plastic artists who left an artistic and educational impact in addition to shedding light on the students’ capabilities and skills.

Plastic artist Mowaffaq Makhoul, the supervisor of the plastic arts centers in Damascus, said that what the students presented reflected the interdependence between education and art through an integrated artistic activity that employed the student’s imagination in recycling damaged materials and forming a distinct aesthetic case. The students also drew paintings inspired by the works of the Syrian plastic artists. ..

A number of students participating in the museum and exhibition considered that displaying their paintings in front of the audience is an opportunity to know their opinions and encourage them to be more creative and present the best.

It is noteworthy that the museum and exhibition will continue until next Thursday.

Inas Abdulk