Showing posts with label 100 x100 art exhibition Muscat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 100 x100 art exhibition Muscat. Show all posts

January 17, 2013

Being Together

Acrylic on masonite 8 by 10 inches

The inspiration to do this painting was from my  thoughts about an old couple's journey together for 60 plus long years.Theirs was an arranged marriage, very common in India, two random different people coming together to spend the rest of their lives with each other.I have seen their differences, their adaptations, their compromises in adversities, the embracing of each others' families and so much more. I feel there is a lot to learn from this kind of togetherness..

“A great marriage is not when the 'perfect couple' comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.”
Dave Meurer

The new year  for me started in a positive way with getting to spend quality time with family visiting us after 2 long years and two of my paintings getting sold at the Art 100×100” exhibition at Bait Al Zubair Museum, that showcased 100 pieces of art by Muscat-based artists for sale at 100 rials each ($250) with the intention to raise funds for the Oman Cancer Association. This compassionate and creative effort was initiated by Ibrahim Gailani. I am glad that I could be part of it.