Al Mahamel portrays traditional wooden boats resting along calm waters, evoking a quiet moment of continuity between past and present. The composition reflects Qatar’s maritime heritage, where such vessels once played a vital role in fishing, trade, and daily life. The stillness of the boats, mirrored by their soft reflections in the water, suggests pause and remembrance rather than movement, allowing the viewer to contemplate the endurance of cultural memory. Through gentle brushwork and muted coastal tones, the artwork honors the relationship between land, sea, and community, positioning the boats not merely as objects, but as witnesses to a way of life shaped by the Gulf’s waters.
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.











