Three-dimensional painting of a rocket launched into space
Saqqaf Al-Hashemi ... A color journey to another planet
Al-Hashemi: The people and the public were a catalyst and a cause for more enthusiasm and follow-up. From the source
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With a missile that at first glance appears to be real, as if it is really launched into space, the Emirati artist, Saqqaf Al-Hashemi, embodied the theme of "Travel through Art" that prints the fifth session of "Dubai Canvas" in City Walk, where he carried people through three-dimensional colors to a trip to another planet Through the rocket, to paint with its vibrant colors the story of the probe of hope, historical achievement, and the launch of a prosperous future.
Al-Hashemi confirmed in an interview with "Emirates Today", on the sidelines of his participation in the festival, that he worked to refine his artistic talent through practice, indicating that his experience with three-dimensional painting had developed through self-education as well, and he was able to benefit from this festival as He opened new horizons for him in the world of 3D art.
Regarding his choice of the missile topic and the launch of the Hope probe, Al Hashemi said: “In conjunction with the launch of the Hope Probe, the Emirates Project to explore Mars, and in compliance with the festival's theme (Traveling through Art), I worked to present the concept of travel and what tells about the near future and the ambition that shapes the UAE and its people in an attempt Achieving the impossible, because this trip was a dream and it came true, with the hope of reaching other trips to Mars. The missile is a symbol that takes people to Mars and returns them to reality in the future. He pointed out that as an Emirati artist, he wanted, through this work, to share his nation’s joy with this achievement with the tools capable of it. “The Hope Probe is an Emirati and Arab achievement, and it left a great impression on me and I was inspired by this painting.” As for the challenges that accompanied the presentation of the work, Al-Hashemi noted that he discovered during the painting that the lighting must be appropriate to the atmosphere of the place, so it was difficult for the sun to come from behind while the shadow is opposite to it, in addition to the lines parallel to the perspective from which the viewer sees the painting, in addition to The area that was provided to him, which is three meters in length and width, but he had to increase it to four meters to present the painting with its dimensions. As for the nature of the colors he used in the work, it is to paint the walls with some colors that increase the luster of the painting, in addition to the color-fixing materials.
Regarding his participation in "Dubai Canvas", the Emirati artist said: “I started the oldest art in 3D a while ago, as I received some lessons in this field, and there were a set of challenges at the beginning, including those related to how to measure dimensions, but with practice I was able to master This issue, and the participation in (Dubai Canvas) and the presence of an international artist contributed to presenting ideas that were important to benefit from in the experience as a whole ». He added: “The artist by nature is good at playing with lighting and shade, especially the portrait artist. I also love electronic games, and I have followed all the graphics developments in these games, because I have a great curiosity to know the dimensions in the graphics and how they have evolved over time, and this made me enjoy a wide imagination about how to arrange The dimensions, which gave me the opportunity to apply them on the canvas and on the ground, but in drawing there are carefully studied dimensions. ”
Al-Hashemi considered that the artist played lighting through color, since he loved "video games" since his childhood, and thus the development of graphics contributed to making him more aware of how to work on three-dimensional drawings, explaining that “the Emirati artist always demonstrates his talent and shares it with the world, and participating in the festival is an opportunity. For the public, and for all those interested in this type of art, to attend and see the work during the completion period, which is an opportunity to benefit from the artist’s drawing of the work, ”indicating that as an artist, he is affected by the surrounding atmosphere during the work,“ People and the public were a catalyst and a cause for more enthusiasm and follow-up. ” He noted that there are many initiatives aimed at promoting visual culture among the public, including the "Dubai Open Museum" initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, all of which bring the audience and people closer to art. Because it is not always possible for people to attend exhibitions.
Al-Hashemi, who is also a professional in portrait drawing, pointed out that he did not want to limit himself to the world of faces and portraits, considering that the basics of drawing are constant, including the foundation, lighting and shade, they are all the same.
self-education
The Emirati artist, Saqqaf Al Hashemi, worked on learning art himself, and pointed out that he worked to develop his abilities through drawing and refining his talent through electronic courses and follow-up, as he initially dealt with drawing as an outlet for self-entertainment, until the topic became part-time more than a talent, then he worked He later offered courses in painting, noting that his works were printed with a special fingerprint. Pointing out that everyone who goes to courses to learn drawing must fully realize what he wants to learn, for practice is the basis of science, and it is the one that corrects mistakes and it is the one that establishes the experience with all its components. He advised beginners to start with art gradually to reach professionalism, while relying on self-culture and strengthening and strengthening the experience.
Al-Hashemi: “I worked to present the concept of travel in conjunction with the launch of the Hope Probe, and in compliance with the festival’s theme (travel through art).”
"The Emirati artist always proves his talent and shares it with the world, and the public has been a cause for more enthusiasm and follow-up."