Students share their artworks with Qatari artist Mohammed Faraj Al Suwaidi.
Doha: Blyth Academy - a Canadian School in Doha - has organised students’ artwork exhibit following COVID-19 protocol. The opening ceremony was attended by prominent Qatari artist Mohammed Faraj Al Suwaidi.
Blyth Academy is operating since 2006 and offering the world renowned Canadian – Alberta curriculum. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 are engaged in hands-on experiential lessons and activities challenging them to be active learners.
“We are fortunate to have Alberta trained teachers, who are dedicated, highly-trained, and committed to providing a quality education to each and every student,” said principal of Blyth Academy, Darlene Sullivan.
“Art is not limited to paintings and sculptures, the meaning of art has changed throughout times living in a digital era, I encourage my Art10/20/30 students to explore what art could be, rather than what is art,” said Mala Waseem, secondary art teacher at Blyth Academy, while speaking at the opening of her students’ artwork exhibition.
“As we all know, it is vastly different learning time, students have adopted a blended learning model and are working hard to give their best in these difficult times of COVID-19 pandemic,” Waseem added.
While following Alberta curriculum guidelines Art 10/20/30 students have been busy exploring their artistic skills. Students are engaged in creating art by using a variety of medium. They are developing their artistic, technical, and critical skills as they explore visual expressions; they are also discovering various ways to share their thoughts and ideas with others.
Participating students with their artworks.
Prominent Qatari artist Mohammed Faraj Al Suwaidi graced his presence as a chief guest during the opening of the students’ artwork exhibit in Blyth’s art room. Following COVID-19 safety protocol with social distancing, the artist did a meet and greet with a limited number of students. Mohammed Faraj Al Suwaidi shared his artistic journey by showing his distinguished digital artwork.
Followed by questions and answers, Mohammed Faraj inspired students to develop and boost their art knowledge. Mohammed Faraj received a memento to remember his visit to Blyth Academy Art student’s Artwork exhibit by principal Darlene Sullivan.
Mohammed Faraj then handed out certificates of appreciation to students for their continuous hard work and distinguished art pieces. Students of Art10/20/30 Naila Nacer, Mouadh Abbaosi, Yousef El Sabik, Hassan Ouda, Minahil Khurraam, Sara Raiq, Esraa Al Hassan, Oscar Metinez and Summer Scott received their certificates of appreciation from renowned Qatari artist Mohammed Faraj Al Suwaidi.
Mohammed Faraj said during his visit, “I would like to thank Mala Waseem, Senior Art Teacher at Blyth Academy for arranging the visit and allowing me to present my artworks to the students, It was a great pleasure seeing the students art works.”
“The students showcased great interest in the arts and their ambition to develop themselves was prominent and inspiring. I look forward to crossing paths with these students as they push their skills and ambitions to their full potential.”
