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Art Exhibition at DU
ART EXHIBITION
One day, on my way to the university library wonderful.
with my friends, I saw a nearby crowd in the One other painting I liked was for what looked
administration building. Out of curiosity, to me like a famous person who I didn’t know.
my friends and I decided to finish the It could be of a famous artist. However, he
photocopying business we had at the library looked like the horse above, sad and lonely,
and go to see what that crowd was all about. but deep in thought. He appeared to be looking
When we went there, we were amazed to see down, which gave him a sad appearance. I
an art exhibition going on. We were surprised believe It was painted with oil paint because
to see amazing paintings. They were painted of its smooth appearance. For me, it was like a
by DU students. They are very talented photograph.
students. I have never known such students What struck me was that Dhofar University
existed at DU. students are very creative. They painted so
Some of the paintings caught my attention well. They have definitely worked hard and
more than others. The horse painting was as a result they are great artists today. I’m
superb. To me, the horse looked sad and thankful to DU for organizing such events so
lonely. The background of the painting was students can share their talents. Supporting
blue with beautiful shades of white and such students can make them progress, too. I
black. I felt the loneliness and the emptiness believe that we should use the opportunities
the student who painted it wanted to show. that DU is giving us to use our talents to
Another work that attracted my attention was improve and have a bright career in the future.
the sparrow painting. It was very beautiful
and lively. Article and photos by
I also admired the paintings of the actress Fatima Abdi Khan Al Balushi/ FP
Marilyn Monroe. They were made from two
colors only but the details and the spirit of
the actress shown through the paintings. Her
eyes, her cheeks and her famous mole were
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