At Buro247 Middle East, we are committed to showcasing and celebrating the extraordinary talent in the Arab world. With our column, #BuroSpotlights, we bring you stories of pioneering artists, innovative designers, tech trailblazers, cinematic visionaries, sports stars, and more.
This week, #BuroSpotlights Omani artist Waad Al Harthy.
If you visit Waad Al Harthy’s Instagram profile, you’ll be greeted with vibrant digital art that is both aesthetically pleasing as well as thought-provoking. However, her journey to this digital domain wasn’t instantaneous; it was a process marked by evolution and exploration. The young artist launched her Instagram page in March 2018, which she used to post time-lapse videos of her hand-painted art. Harthy created fascinating images using her fingertips and a soothing color palette. Encouraged by the positive response to her work, Harthy ventured into digital art.
Harthy’s work has always been a reflection of her thoughts and emotions, and her digital art is no different. Inspired by her rich Omani heritage, Harthy’s digital art reflects Omani culture and traditional outfits with a modern twist. Through a vibrant spectrum of colors and detailed graphics, Harthy’s digital canvasses serve as a mirror to her innermost thoughts and emotions. Every stroke of her digital brush narrates a story. With her work, the young artist targets topics of cultural significance like women empowerment, ethical fashion, climate change, and more.
In essence, Waad Al Harthy’s journey epitomizes the transformative power of art, transcending boundaries and bridging cultures through the universal language of creativity.
