BSM Artefacts at Fine Arts Shatti 2009

BSM Artefacts opens at Fine Arts Shatti

BSM Art display
Bsm student painted zombie ....
Mr Ali Khaliq, the Regional Manager of Qatar Airways talking to Ira
Ira's art work on display
Opening ceremony by Qatar Airways Regional Manager

Pictures below courtesy of Oman Observer
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ARTEFACTS’ — The British School Muscat’s exhibition of Art & Design — began at the Omani Society for Fine Arts on Sunday evening. It was formally opened by Ali Abdul Khaliq Ibrahim, Qatar Airways’ Regional Manager for the Arabian Peninsula and Iran, in the presence of senior staff of The British School, students, parents and other guests.
Artefacts 2009 — the sixth in the current series of annual exhibitions by BSM — showcases the art and design work of GCSE and A Level students, as well as those of Key Stage Three (Years 7- 9). The five-day show, which concludes on May 28, also offers art enthusiasts an insight into the creative development each student goes through, and the excellent creative standards achieved by BSM students.
In remarks to the Observer, the chief guest, Ali Abdul Khaliq, praised the high standards of the work on display, as well as the creative potential of the young artists behind the exhibits. “It’s truly amazing that young students can produce such incredible work. Some of the artists here have explored themes, media and colour schemes that pay testimony to their artistry and talent. I was also pleased to see that many of the exhibits blend Omani concepts and motifs with themes drawn from the artist’s own cultural background. This artistic effort in bridging cultures is a noteworthy feature.”
The chief guest also paid tribute to the prodigious talent of the student artists whose work is on show at Artefacts. “I was impressed by the fact that many of the exhibits on display was the result of a few hours of work in front of the canvas. This goes to show how gifted these students are. For our part, Qatar Airways is keen to encourage and nurture such talent. In our effort to recognise such talent, we have advised the Head of The British School that the best entry will get a ticket to any one of the 16 destinations served by Qatar Airways in Europe.”
Earlier, in welcome remarks at the inauguration, a senior representative of the British School praised the Head of Art & Design Department, Rachel Connor, for her “outstanding contribution” in enhancing Art & Design standards at the school. Achievement and standards continued to rise under Connor’s leadership, he noted, as was attested by the presence of an incredible four students from the British School in the top ten ranking of performing students in the GCSE Art and Design examination last year.