“Eye on Syria” Mural in Damascus

(Damascus, Syria) Artists and photographers from various Arab countries have come together to produce “Eye on Syria,” a mural in Khan As’ad Basha in Damascus.

Over 21 artists from the Palestinian branch of the Union of Fine Art in cooperation with the Nour Foundation created the mural which consists of 104 separate pieces of art. The combination of oil paintings, photography, graphic art, and charcoal illustrations in black and white create an image of a human eye. The project took around a year to complete, and it aims to shed light on the events currently taking place in Syria. An art exhibition accompanied the mural, showcasing 60 paintings and 20 sculptures by 41 artists.

“Each of these artists expressed their thoughts and feelings on the current situation in Syria through their artwork,” said Ahmad al-Khatib, the artist behind the “Eye on Syria” project.

“There are 104 separate pieces in the mural which together form a human eye. This symbolic image has many manifestations, including the watchful eye protecting the homeland, the fearful eye that is worried about the fate of the children, and the hopeful eye.”

Khan As’ad Basha is located in the commercial souk of Bazouriya in the Old City of Damascus, south east of the Umayyad mosque. It takes its name from the Ottoman Wali of Damascus, As’ad Basha al-Athm, who built the structure between 1751 and 1753. It is widely considered to be one of the greatest hotels in the eastern world. It was renovated by the General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums.

The “Eye on Syria” exhibition ran for two weeks in mid-November.

 

 

 

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