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.
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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.
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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.
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In essence, Waad Al Harthy’s journey epitomizes the transformative power of art, transcending boundaries and bridging cultures through the universal language of creativity.