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Tribune News Network
Doha
IN keeping with its mission to provide a destination that genuinely offers an unparalleled shopping, dining and entertainment experience, Mall of Qatar is combining lighting with astonishing art to enthrall and delight both local and international visitors.
Mall of Qatar will be home to seven attractive, contemporary art pieces, which double as lighting fixtures installed within the domed rotundas throughout the mall, drawing the eyes of visitors by creating a fascinating and new visual experience.
Each piece of art has been expertly curated and has its own story to tell. In fact, 350 people from 11 different countries, including Germany, Turkey, Italy, Indonesia, the UK, Lithuania, Croatia, Thailand, Ireland and Albania, have been involved in its design, production and installation. The Pins, Bow Ties and the Shoe are currently installed in various locations in the Mall of Qatar, while The Acrobats, the Golden Rings, Wall of Egrets and the Footballs are in the installation phase.
"We are more than just a mall. We are an entertainment destination venue that will charm visitors in a multitude of ways," said Rony Mourani, Mall of Qatar General Manager."Installing these incredible artworks as part of our infrastructure is testament to our staunch commitment to providing an astonishing visual experience from every angle, down to the smallest details. Every time you gaze at those lights, you will encounter a new ambiance, reflective of the journey the mall itself will offer, where something new to explore and enjoy awaits."
Consisting of 12 different materials, each artwork is considered a standalone masterpiece one that promises to evoke emotion and inspire visitors. Located at the main entrance, on the west wall, is the Wall of Egrets. Composed of nine Egrets, the sculpture portrays the internally illuminated birds as they are taking off from the ground, and flying up a cascading wall of water. Visitors will also find the Rings at the main entrance of the building. Designed to exude maximum luxury and opulence, the seven inner hoops with gold brush coating are placed offset from the centre and will be hung from the atrium glass roof.
Inside the mall, visitors will be met with the Bow Ties, inspired by the type of necktie worn by men for formal events. The sculpture is installed in the first of three centric domes of the Mall. The second dome is home of the Pins, a sculpture reminiscent of a pincushion used by tailors in the process of measuring and sewing custom-made suits and dresses. Representing one of the most beloved pieces of women's fashion, the Shoe will be displayed in the third dome of the Mall. This lighting sculpture is an elegant, glittering high heeled shoe, created with hand blown blue crystal glass balls, which appears to float in the air.
In the family entertainment area, visitors will come upon The Acrobats human figures in the form of a tight rope walker, a trapeze artist, an unicyclist, a person balancing on a ball and an aerial silk performer. The Footballs, a colourful, playful sculpture that pays homage to the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, also adorns one of the Mall's domes. The Footballs is made up of two balls suspended from the ceiling, one inside of the other.
Mall of Qatar will capture the imagination of the entire nation as it opens the doors to its 500,000 sqm innovative shopping concept with top-notch recreation and leisure options.
