By Raynald C Rivera
A diverse collection of some of the best artworks by students of IAID Academy for Dance Music and Arts adorns the walls of Katara Art Studios for their spring art exhibition which opened on Saturday.
Entitled ‘Dreams in Color’, the exhibition features 39 paintings which were a product of the creative hands and minds of students aged four to 45. A painting by IAID instructor Michael Fajardo is also showcased at the expo till April 18.
From still life to portrait to landscape painting, the works utilise a variety of media to depict different subjects. They are a the outcome of the multi-tiered Visual and Studio Arts program of the academy which caters to all ages and levels including beginners, intermediate and advanced students.
The course provides comprehensive training to children and adults in a variety of media such as watercolor, acrylic, oil, charcoal and pastel, and moulds them into a versatile artist adept in various techniques and genres and knowledgeable of art theory and practice.
During the opening event, the best works in three age categories namely four to ten years, 11 to 18 and adults were recognised with special awards. They were selected by celebrated artist and calligrapher Sabah Arbilli and award-winning visual artist and educator Shahida Ahmed who both addressed the attendees at the event.
With the success of the exhibition, the academy is planning to hold road shows at the schools of the students after the expo. IAID is also mulling to hold art expos twice a year to display the outstanding works of its students. ‘Dreams in Color’ exhibition is open to the public until Saturday at Katara Art Studios Building 19.
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