Muscat-based painter Ibrahim Gailani fell in love with Greek mythology when he saw the statue of Hermes, an Olympian god, when he was in Athens. Years later he showcased the same theme in his painting titled ‘Hermes is Sleeping,’ at the recent Athens Art Fair. The curator and founder of ‘Art Retreats’ in Muscat, was contacted by the Greek organisers.
Christian art retreat planned for Keswick
A creative retreat for Christian artists is planned for Keswick in April.
The three-day Art Retreat is being organised by Keswick Ministries with MorpheÌ Arts, a mentoring charity for Christians in the creative arts.
The retreat is for artists who work in the visual arts, but all are welcome.
It gives artists an opportunity to take time out from the pressures of life to meet together for a creative weekend.
Alastair Gordon, founding director of MorpheÌ Arts, said: âJoin us as we share our faith and art together.
âThe retreat will be a homely space to be restored and refreshed in Godâs word with other artists.