30 April 2019
The National Museum Inaugurates ‘Human, Form and Colour’ Exhibition by the artist Radhika Hamlai
Under the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Kamil bin Fahad Al-Said, Assistant Secretary General for the Cabinet of the Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, the National Museum inaugurated ‘Human, Form and Colour’ exhibition by the artist Radhika Hamlai, member of Oman Society for Fines Arts. The exhibition highlighted the main works of the artist during her career, which are the result of an undying effort to understand herself, the people and the surroundings which we live in.
Radhika’s art is imbued with emotional content that it articulates through a range of styles that evolve from the semi-figurative to the abstract. The search for new forms of expression over time has lead her to create her own vocabulary as an artist.
The journey though self–expression has led to these works, the result of her recent research of textiles, light, color value, movement and understanding of lines and forms, trying to explore the human psyche.
Her journey has also moved on over the last few years from lively, expressionistic drawings and in recent years was developed a form of Arabic calligraphy through mono-print, expanding her boundaries.
For her new collection of woven rugs, Radhika broke away from previous paintings, which took her to a world of Abstract Expressionism. It takes with the comforts of the forms she previously used such as the circle and the square and has magnified their existence. A more subtle approach is used, leaving the viewer to determine their own feelings and experiences in relation to these new and often over whelming paintings.
These works are the result of her recent research and exploration of tools that have added a great dimension and depth to her art. The visually stimulating bright colour’s and the application of various mediums she has been researching, add a childlike playfulness through light, colour value, texture and movement.
The exhibition will be held at the Temporary Exhibition Gallery at the National Museum from 22 January – 22 February 2019 CE.
It is worth mentioning that the National Museum, established by royal decree in 2013 and opened July 30, 2016, is the Sultanate`s flagship cultural institution, showcasing the nation’s cultural heritage from the earliest human settlement in the Oman Peninsula some two million years ago through to the present day.
As a national institution with global outreach, the museum is dedicated to ensuring Oman’s cultural heritage is understood and appreciated not only within the Sultanate, but also internationally. Further, it aims to provide opportunities for cultural expression, innovation, and the transfer of traditional skills and knowledge from one generation to the next.