Celebracion Ornamental by Liliana Gonzalez

"In my creative process, the canvas is the site of the reunion." Liliana Gonzalez

Liliana Gonzalez / Photo Â© Islamic Arts Magazine

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, the Cultural Affairs Department at the Sharjah Department of Culture has organized the 21st edition of the Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival (SIAF). As part of SIAF the exhibition Celebracion Ornamental' was inaugurated by Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; Mohammed Al Qaseer, Director of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Farah Qassim Mohammed, Islamic Arts Festival Executive and the respected guests. The exhibition was on view at the Sharjah Art Museum until January 19, 2019.

Liliana Gonzalez presents her artworks / Photo Â© Islamic Arts Magazine

The exhibition is presenting most recent works by Liliana Gonzalez, a set of drawings composed of eleven pieces of art made on 'Fabriano' papers. The artist creates shapes and compositions that refer to forms and characteristics of Islamic art, specifically arabesque. Using calligraphic strokes she makes her artworks with liquid graphite and rustic orange tint.

"In my creative process, the canvas is the site of the reunion. The lines are articulated as an old language that is remembered while being invented. Everything responds to the inner logic of a movement sustained in the trust of an underlying weave, I am interested in insisting to reach the edge of harmony. Up there I go, aware of a balance that I do not want to leave," explains Liliana Gonzalez.

In these rhythmic repetitions, balance predominates, harmony appears as a two-dimensional system of representation that does not attempt to represent reality but, being inspired by nature, tries to reach the essence of the work.

Liliana Gonzalez (1966) was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She graduated from the National School of Arts Manuel Belgrano. She developed several workshops with the community and at the same time, she learned about the use of clay and oxides and studied design concepts with local artists and craftsmen. In 2014, she was awarded Mencion de Honoe, Salon de Mediano Formato Centro Argention de Arte Ceramico.