Katara Arts Village (July 11 - August 31, 2013) Multi-media Group Exhibition ‘Show Of Faith’ Featuring Saudi Arabian Artists

Taking its cue from the current Ramadan season, a time of contemplation and spiritual regeneration for Muslims worldwide, ‘Show Of Faith’ offers perspectives, insights and reflections on the essence of faith, both within the precepts and traditions of Islam, and beyond, as a universal source of sanctuary and solace.

In ‘Show Of Faith’, Athr Gallery and Katara Cultural Village question how the proximity of Mecca – has affected the worldview of the artists who have grown up in the area, including Ibrahim Abumsmar, Ayman Yossri Daydban, Nasser Alsalem, Musaed Al-Hulis, Noor Alissa, Dana Awartani, Noha Alsharif, Basmah Felemban and Dana Awartani.

Discussing themes ranging from ritual, tradition and history to the contemporary manifestations of faith and devotion, ‘Show of Faith’ presents a broad spectrum of artistic styles and forms, that draw heavily on the geometrical abstractions of traditional Islamic art, blending smoothly with the present-day approaches and techniques.

Ibrahim Abumsmar

Ibrahim Abumsmar / Blackstone, 2012, Corian Sculpture with Silver Plated & Mirror Glass Detail, H200 x W183 x D130 cm, weight 350kg, Unique / Courtesy of Athr Gallery and the Artist

Dana Awartani

Dana Awartani / AbdulRaheem (Slave of The Merciful), 2012, Pencil on mount board, 100x100 cm (unframed), Unique / Courtesy of Athr Gallery and the Artist

Ayman Yossri Daydban

Ayman Yossri Daydban / Ra’i, 2011, Stretched Ihram Fabric over Wooden Frame, H525 x W225 cm, Unique / Courtesy of Athr Gallery and the Artist

Nasser Alsalem

Nasser Alsalem / Zamzam, 2010, H90 x W180 cm (unframed), Silkscreen, Edition of 3 + 1 AP / Courtesy of Athr Gallery and the Artist

Musaed Al-Hulis

Musaed Al-Hulis / The Sleep of the Wicked 2, 2013, Foam upholstered in fabric, 120 x 90 x 28 cm, Unique, variation of 5 / Courtesy of Athr Gallery and the Artist

Noor Alissa

Noor Alissa / Untitled VII, Epiphamania series, 2012, Analog Photography, 76.5x76.5 cm, Edition of 6 + 2 AP / Courtesy of Athr Gallery and the Artist

Noha Alsharif

Noha Alsharif / Jama'a, 2010, Marble and resin aggregate on marble slab, Marble 90x90x3 cm, figurines various sizes, Edition of 3 / Courtesy of Athr Gallery and the Artist

Basmah Felemban

Basmah Felemban / Sidana 01, 2012, Marker on acrylic, 70x100 cm, Edition of 3 / Courtesy of Athr Gallery and the Artist

The exhibition opened at Katara Arts Village on July 11 and will run until August 31, 2013.