“HILALAT – Where ideas meet become one” featuring works by six Qatari women artists

al markhiya gallery X Fanaa Art

Featuring works by:

Eman Al Saad
Haifa Al Khuzai
Hanadi Al Darwish
Naema Al Hail
Suad Al Salem
Wadha Al Sulaiti

This rich and vibrant exhibition presents a variety of artistic expressions through multiple media, including painting, Arabic calligraphy, ornamentation, printmaking, ceramics, and textiles. The works explore themes related to identity, memory, heritage, and spirituality, using contemporary visual languages that reflect both personal experiences and cultural depth.
Hilalat – Where ideas meet to become one is a celebration of Qatari women’s artistic experiences, showcasing diverse and rich artistic perspectives. It brings together intricate lines and details that reflect the awareness, creativity, and expression of Qatari women today.

Eman Al-Saad revives the art of Islamic miniatures to depict scenes from old Qatari life, drawing inspiration from architecture and social traditions.

Haifa Al-Khuzai employs ceramics to highlight Qatari values and traditions, focusing on women’s attire as a symbol of heritage and identity.

Hanadi Al-Darwish uses materials inspired by traditional Qatari women’s dress to represent the relationship between memory, time, and identity.

Naema Al-Hail transforms Islamic values into calligraphic paintings using the squared Kufic script, drawing inspiration from the poetry of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, the founder of modern Qatar.

Suad Al-Salem presents the “Star of the Desert” series, expressing Qatari women’s identity through intaglio printing on paper, drawing inspiration from poetry and daily life—whether in the desert or the city—and their connection to the land and the stars.

Wadha Al-Sulaiti explores ornamental designs in her works, drawing on Qatari women’s fashion and blending authenticity with modernity through diverse media.