Damascus-SANA
Optimizing time investing and transforming years after retirement into fruitful days are the goals that brought together craftsmen who created the most beautiful pieces with different techniques and materials and presented them within an art exhibition hosted by the Arab Cultural Center in Abu Rummaneh.
Craftsman Fawaz Al-Shaarani participated in handicrafts made of wood in the form of boxes and panels engraved with Arabic calligraphy, indicating that he started with this work to occupy his time after retirement and benefit from it in a fruitful and useful manner.
As for Hanadi Mahmoud, she participated in a variety of straw works that combined ancient and modern methods, in addition to recycling leftover yarn and accessories.
Hanadi has been practicing manual work for a long time, but she moved from a hobby to a professionalism, considering that manual work makes a person respect time and his presence by making beautiful works that bring material benefit.
As for the craftswoman, Abeer Bakir, she participated in flowers made of copper and crystals, and presented samples of her work in different colors, explaining that she started this work a year and a half ago, based on her experience in handicrafts in order to benefit from the time in a positive way.
As for the craftsman, Faten Al-Shayeb, she made, through the hand loom, different forms of pieces such as table covers and wall paintings, noting that she has been practicing this craft for 15 years because it gives her adherence to life and gives her positive energy and hope.
Wafaa Abdullah participated in the name of Dar Al-Karama for the Care of the Elderly, through the participation of elderly people and people with special needs, which included woodwork, embroidery, gypsum vases and kitchen comments, indicating that these works, despite their simplicity, fill the time of the elderly and make them feel their presence.
Rabab Ahmed, director of the center, confirmed in a statement to Sana Cultural that the exhibition held by the Noon Group for handicrafts under the supervision of artist Rana Kanawati was distinguished by its diversity, richness and the multiplicity of materials used, noting that it is an elaborate homework that combines creativity and art.
She pointed out that the works included in the exhibition showed that Syrian women are productive and active, that art does not stop and creativity continues as long as a person is alive and loves life.
Mays Al Ani