Plastic artist Alawiya Al-Amoudi, from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, uses the finger-painting technique. She graduated in educational work from an art education teacher to becoming an art education supervisor. She has a wealth of experience and accredited courses. The plan and Arabic calligraphy and implemented a number of accredited courses and has a number of certificates to attend a number of accredited training courses. Arab22 had this interview with the artist with golden fingers.
At first, we would like to know who is the artist, Alawiya Al-Amoudi?
A Saudi plastic artist, she studied art education and works as a supervisor for art education.
When did the artist, Alawiya Al-Amoudi, begin to enter the world of plastic art? Who encouraged you to?
It was from childhood and I started polishing it in the middle and high school stages with artistic knowledge and attempts, then I joined the College of Education in the Department of Art Education
After the success of God Almighty, my husband d. Malik Hafez is the biggest fan, supporter, and motivator for me in my artistic career, as he supported me and supported me in my art and my participation in exhibitions and festivals, both internal and external.
What is your first painting?
Berry leaf .
You are now a famous artist and known locally and abroad.. How did you reach all this fame?
With the grace of God Almighty, hard work and perseverance to be acquainted with various artistic techniques and practice them.
The problem of understanding the painting or its ambiguity for the viewer What is the role of both the artist and the viewer in it?
The viewer may not understand some of the paintings and find it strange because they belong to art schools that the viewer's eye is not accustomed to. Because the viewer who is not familiar with the art schools himself is closer to the realist school, and the role of artists is to explain the different plastic schools to the public.
Did the artist Alawiya achieve what she wished for in plastic art?
I am at the beginning of realizing my dream of reaching excellence, creativity and universality through my leadership in the art of finger painting and holding my first personal exhibition with new and bold ideas, God willing.
What is the thing that moves the artist's sense of creativity in you through the brush and the colors?
Sense of beauty and sweetness in the creativity of God Almighty's creation.
Is the artist's creative self centered on the school he belongs to?
I do not belong to a particular art school, but I empty my feelings and feelings on the painting and apply one of the art schools to it.
Is there a main line connecting the various contents of your paintings?
Art is a feather and a feeling that fascinates everyone who watches my paintings with their stunning colors and the beauty of their details. I consider my fingers to be the brush that paints.
What is your participation in this field at the level of plastic art in Saudi Arabia and abroad?
Yes, I participated in a number of international festivals and exhibitions, including the Second Arab Plastic Art Festival in Dubai, UAE, the first Ostraca International Art Carnival in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, the first international exhibition of plastic arts and sculpture in the British capital London, the Fifth Forum of Civilizations exhibition in Dubai, and in Saudi Arabia I participated with more than 40 exhibitions and festivals, the most important of which are the Souk Okaz Festival, the Janadriyah Festival (National Festival for Heritage and Culture (30)), Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Arabian Horse Festival.
How do you evaluate the fine art movement in Saudi Arabia?
The fine art movement in Saudi Arabia is wonderful and excellent, and it is beginning to take the right position, and that is due to the support of institutions, bodies, and the ministry, such as the Misk Foundation, the Ministry of Culture, and the Entertainment Authority.
What are your upcoming projects in the world of plastic art?
Holding my first personal exhibition with new and bold ideas, God willing.
Finally, a word for art lovers in the Arab world
Facing challenges and difficulties in accepting fine art in society and continuing to produce their precious creations that must be admired and accepted.