W Doha’s ART29 unveils 2X22 exhibition

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORKDOHAThe exciting ART29 2X22 show at W Doha Hotel & Residences features mixed media on canvas and paper, as well as acrylic on canvas works by renowned Qatari artists Mubarak Al Thani and Simon Mortimer.The exhibition, which began on August 20 and will be on display until September 9, contains 44 pieces by the artists, each offering their own unique viewpoint to a contrasting yet unified collection that celebrates Qatar’s variety.Commenting on the latest gallery, General Manager of W Doha, Wassim Daageh, said, "As we head towards Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, it is time for us all to celebrate Qatar in all its perspectives. Art enables us to explore all aspects of the nation and this exhibition touches on many facets which make up modern-day Qatar.”Mubarak Al Thani’s vivid paintings tackle a wide range of local subjects, such as Qatar’s response to the Covid 19 outbreak, its scenery, culture, gentrification, ecological credentials, port city, and digital ambitions."The work celebrates the diversity, evolution and vibrancy of Qatar and its people. Diversity is depicted through different cultures, contrasting terrains and landscapes, different language texts and landmarks. Evolution is shown through infrastructure development, the rise of urban landscapes, the super slims and transportation modes while vibrancy is reflected through the activities, consumerism and rise of global urban culture,” explained Mubarak.Simon Mortimer, whose mixed media work also features the use of gold leaf, believes his work celebrates popular Qatari culture and the rich diversity of modern Qatar and its people. "A crowned falcon appears throughout as a metaphor for Qatar’s cultural heritage,” he explained. "This is juxtaposed with contemporary icons of popular Qatari culture ranging from the Toyota Land Cruiser to the Al Arabi Sports Club and the Qatari comedy celebrity Dr Hamood. "Another motif that appears regularly is the digger bucket. Through the Qatar National Vision 2030 this tool has transformed Qatar into the cosmopolitan and vibrant country that we all enjoy today.”The W Doha’s ART29 2X22 is open to the public from 10am-10pm daily.