souq wakif
Artist Name: Lolwa Meghaseeb
Dimensions: 50 x 60 cm
Mediums Used: Mixed Media
Frame: No Frame
This artwork captures a quiet passage within Souq Waqif, focusing on its narrow corridors and time worn architecture rather than the bustle often associated with the market. Through earthy tones, layered textures, and expressive brushwork, the painting reflects the lived history embedded in the walls and pathways of the souq. The absence of crowds allows the space itself to become the subject, highlighting the intimacy, rhythm, and authenticity of everyday life in this historic setting. By emphasizing light, shadow, and architectural details, the work invites the viewer to experience Souq Waqif as a place of memory and continuity where tradition persists quietly within the evolving city.
Artist Biography
is a Qatari visual artist known for her work in painting and printmaking. She has participated in multiple local and international exhibitions, including the Copenhagen International Exhibition (2022), and has been involved in artist-in-residence programs such as the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris (2023), reflecting her engagement with global creative networks and cross cultural dialogue. Her practice has been recognized with awards and opportunities that situate her work within both Qatar’s contemporary art landscape and broader international contexts. Al Meghaiseeb’s work was featured in Portals in Flux, the culminating exhibition of the ninth Fire Station Artist in Residence program, which showcased a diverse range of media and perspectives. Known for her expressive visual voice, she continues to develop a distinctive artistic presence rooted in her explorations of form and material.
