THE kingdom’s glittering cityscape was the inspiration behind Art at the Harbour’s latest exhibition entitled Bahrain Boulevard.
The showcase, which kicked off last night and is the fourth edition of Harbour Gate’s popular art event, featured the colourful works of Anil Sharma who specialises in landscapes and watercolour.
Mr Sharma
His 40 paintings boast imagery of the kingdom’s modern and traditional landscapes from dhow harbours to skyscrapers such as the towering Bahrain Financial Harbour.
“Arriving in Bahrain in 2018, I was immediately struck by the similarities and contrasts with India,” explained Mr Sharma who has been an artist and teacher for more than 25 years.
“On the one hand, each country has its unique vibrant culture and distinctive traditions that infuse the very fabric of their landscapes.
“On the other, both have constantly changing landscapes that for centuries remained essentially unchanged yet today are developing at such a rapid pace that they are unrecognisable to the generation before.”
British Ambassador Roderick Drummond and wife Yasmin were the guests of honour at the exhibition’s unveiling and Mr Sharma was available at different slots to interact with a limited number of ‘Green Shield’ visitors.
At the opening are, from left, Mrs and Mr Drummond, Mr Sharma and his artist friends Mohamed Taha and Dr Sarah Clarke. Pictures: Ahmed Fardan
The Art at the Harbour series is in its fifth year and Bahrain Boulevard is the 47th exhibition under the umbrella of this series.
The exhibition will run until August 8 and is located on the ground floor of Harbour Gate within the Bahrain Financial Harbour.
Harbour Gate is open daily and entry to the exhibition is free.
All Covid-19 precautionary measures are implemented for the safety of visitors.
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