"Tribute to the Memory of Dr. Buthayna Ali": Art Exhibition by Graduates of Fine Arts

Faculty of Fine Arts in Damascus inaugurated an art exhibition for graduates of Faculty of Fine Arts - Department of Painting, Class of 2024, entitled "Tribute to the Memory of Dr. Buthayna Ali”. The event took place at Al-Riwaq Al-Arabi Gallery in Damascus, in collaboration with Plastic Artists Union.

The exhibition features 21 students showcasing 40 paintings and artworks addressing various social and human themes.

Dr. Saed Salloum, Head of the Painting department, noted that the exhibition is a tribute to the memory of Dr. Buthayna Ali and a recognition of her artistic contributions throughout her career in the faculty. Dr. Salloum highlighted that the late Dr. Buthayna's artistic journey began in this very gallery where she held her first exhibition.

Dr. Salloum emphasized that the exhibition serves as a bridge for graduates, transitioning them from an academic setting to engaging with the community. Holding the exhibition at the Gallery of Plastic Artists Union provides a valuable opportunity for the graduates to interact and converse with other artists, presenting their visions and confidently embarking on their artistic careers.

Waseem Abdul Hamid, Director of Fine Arts at the Ministry of Culture, praised the efforts behind the distinguished exhibition, which enriches the artistic movement in Syria.

Ghassan Ghanem, Secretary of Plastic Artists Union, stated that the Syrian artistic movement has lost a great deal with the loss of Dr. Buthayna who worked with great love and effectiveness with her students both within and outside the university.

Student Sarah Kherbik participated in the exhibition with paintings titled "Remains," attempting to illustrate that life remains in effect even after death.

Student Hanaa Ammar Binyan contributed three paintings that depict the pre-dawn phase and the suppressed emotions before this stage. She added that the human emotion in the paintings matters more to her than the idea itself.

Student Waseem Salloum presented a piece which reflects human emotions in both their negative and positive aspects.

Paintings by student Fouad Khattar, titled "Panting," revolve around the mass migration that the Syrian society has witnessed, through the concept of a paper boat filled with details that express people's suffering.