Saudi plastic artist Khadija Tawfiq Hassan Muqaddam said that Arab plastic artists paint spontaneously and show their feelings accurately and honestly in their artwork, stressing that “art has no gender” and that there is no such thing as masculine art or feminist art, calling for the liberation of the plastic movement. Arabic from “the complex of defect and traditions.”
Khadija added that female plastic artists are distinguished by their interest in their artistic tools and colors more than men's artists, which are matters of the nature of women.
formation future
And about her vision of the present and future of the Arab plastic movement, she said: The present Arab plastic movement has begun to make its way towards success, and that this is due to the state of integration and communication between Arab plastic artists in their various schools and countries.
She added that the Arab plastic movement will be closer to the global plastic movement, if it is liberated from the “complex of defect and traditions.” Artists in European countries and the United States of America paint what they feel without fear, restriction, or condition.
She pointed out that the Arab world already has many international artists, saying: “Yes, we have international artists belonging to Egypt, Lebanon, the Maghreb, and Saudi Arabia, including the artist Abdel Hamid Al-Baqshi and the artist Safia bin Zagr, and from Egypt, the artist Halim” and others.
However, according to Khadija, this category of international Arab artists has set up its exhibitions outside their countries, pointing out that the Arab plastic artist suffers from a lack of interest, and that he needs continuous learning like a doctor, to be constantly informed of developments in art and its schools.
sale return
She stated that it is very difficult for a plastic artist in Arab societies to provide his needs for the tools he needs to practice his art, or the daily needs of his family, from the proceeds of his practice of plastic art, explaining that only famous artists can rely on the proceeds of selling their artwork to provide supplies. and their life needs.
Heritage presence
Regarding the themes and vocabulary of her paintings, she said that her themes are inspired by heritage, and that among her plastic vocabulary are the sea and horses, and that she draws women from a special angle and view, and draws men if she loves his personality.
It is noteworthy that the Saudi plastic artist, Khadija Hassan, had studied geography and history at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, and obtained a master's degree in arts from City Anne Guild College in London. She is a member of the British Artists Association, the Culture and Arts Association in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and other associations and groups. Fine art.
Khadija Hassan has held some personal art exhibitions in Saudi Arabia, as well as participating in exhibitions in Switzerland, London, Bahrain, Yemen, Greece, Egypt and France.