Creating Art from the Heart
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TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2017 MARKETPLACE | 6 BOLLYWOOD | 11 Sharq Village & Over 1,400 entries Spa unveils Cyan for 20th children’s Lounge film fest CREATING ART FROM THE HEART Hamad Mohamed Almutawah is a Qatar national whose passion for art is not for money rather he draws portrait paintings of Qatar’s leadership with his self-taught skills just to please his sense of nationalism. P 4-5 TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2017 CAMPUS / COMMUNITY 03 QU students take part in research internship at WCM-Q cience students experienced a new article with Dr Dietrich Büsselberg dimension to the subject when about the health implications of vita- Sthey participated in the Research min D deficiency on the cardiovascular Internship for National College Students and renal systems. at Weill Cornell Medicine–Qatar (WCM- “It’s been amazing. I’ve worked in Q). The three from Qatar University (QU) labs at QU, but wanted to experience took part in the course at WCM-Q. this as well.” Completing the intensive eight- She added that in the future she week research internship – there is also wants to specialise in genetics. This year a four-week option – the students com- is the first time the internship for pleted practical training alongside national college students has run, courses on the basics of biomedical although WCM-Q already has well- research management. established internship programs for This included modules on research both national high school students and operation; laboratory management; college graduates with an interest in grants management; research integrity; research. clinical management; and professional Dr Machaca, who has overseen the skills. introduction of the internships, said out- The students worked in one of reach programs like these are being WCM-Q’s laboratories according to their offered and expanded because of their interests. popularity, value, and importance to Raghad Al-Ishaq, who is studying Qatar’s future knowledge-based biomedical science at QU, joined the economy. laboratory of Dr Khaled Machaca, Dr Machaca said: “Alongside con- WCM-Q’s associate dean for research ducting research, academic institutions and professor of physiology and have a duty and are committed to pro- biophysics. moting training and outreach to Raghad said: “I interned at Dr Mach- increase research capacity and know- aca’s lab where he is working on how within Qatar. Internships like these calcium signaling. The work we’ve been complement the students’ education, doing involves injecting certain proteins and provide another layer of experi- into the oocytes of frogs of the genus ence, enriching their understanding of Xenopus, which will help with under- research and ability to tackle and solve standing the fertilization processes. I’ve problems. also done some work to understand the “I am very pleased to say that all expression of a certain protein inside a three of these interns have proved cell, which has implications for cancer themselves to be focused, inquisitive, treatments. and highly competent, and have very “I’ve also been involved in a review promising careers ahead of them.” Call to promote continuous there are plenty of opportunities helpful to individuals and families for continuing education and peo- in a greater way,” he underlined education in community ple should make use of all citing examples of his own expe- available chances to update and rience. Dr. Basheer presented upgrade not only their profes- mementos to Mind Tune Echo sional career but also their social Waves chairman, Dr Amanulla status. Vadakkangara who recently got “Education is not just about D litt. from Kings University, USA learning facts but more so about for his initiatives on Spoken Ara- learning how to think. It is learn- bic; Nimisha Arafat for her ing to make good choices. It is Guinness world record participa- learning to act with purpose. tion; and Basheer Nanimda for his r K Muhammed Basheer, energise the society and keep it Becoming educated is a lifelong artistic achievement . Vice-Chancellor of Calicut young and vibrant . Addressing a process. It can be hard and frus- On behalf of Mind Tune Echo DUniversity has called up on joint family get together of Mind trating at times, but it can also be Waves family, DTM V C Rajesh the community to promote con- Tune Echo Waves and Toastmas- incredibly exciting and enriching. presented a memento to the tinuous education as it will ters Club, he observed that now Mind tune programmes are vice-chancellor 04 COVER STORY TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2017 portraits of world’s 15 famous leaders. “I have drawn portrait paintings of Their Excellencies members of the royal family of Qatar. I also drew portraits of Sultan of Oman and other world lead- ers,” he said. To a question about the response he received for “Kulluna Tamim” exhibition, he said that the feedback was very good. “As many as 18 portrait paintings were on dis- play in the exhibition and hundreds of people visited the week-long event,” he said. Almutawah said that different people had praised different portraits; some people liked Kulluna Tamim portrait painting while others loved the sketch of H E Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani. He said that he had distributed around 10,000 stickers of Kulluna Tamim portrait among motorists for their vehicles while as many as 100,000 small stickers of the same portrait paint- ing he had distributed for carrying on the backs of smart phones. Hamad Almutawah is a self-taught artist and did not take tutorials to translate his passion into a reality. “I never joined any academy and have no teacher. I had an inborn skill which further got refined with my hard-work and practice.” Almutawah is keeping his hobby alive despite being a government employee. “Whatever time I get after doing my job, I give it to my passion. I spend from my own pocket for my hobby.” He has special aptitude for drawing anima- tion characters particularly the ones popular during 1980s and 90s. “I draw these old cartoon characters as they revive the memories of those golden days of my childhood in my mind and love it. Occasionally, I also draw new animation characters on chil- dren’s request.” He said that some teachers had invited him to their schools to teach the art to Creating art kids or create interest in students for the art. from the heart Irfan Bukhari Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Their The Peninsula Excellencies members of royal family pulled vis- itors in an exhibition “Kulluna Tamim” held at e works from his heart and he creates Katara Cultural Village. portrait paintings and animation char- Apart from making portraits of Qatar’s lead- Hacters to appease his hunger for art. ership, he also draws sketches of famous Hamad Mohamed Almutawah is a Qatar animation characters. national whose passion for art is not for money “It is my hobby. I started drawing sketches 10 rather he draws portrait paintings of Qatar’s lead- years ago and since then I am continuously ership with his self-taught skills just to please indulged in art,” said Almutawah while talking his sense of nationalism. to The Peninsula. Recently, his portrait paintings of Emir H H He said that in 2013, he had decided to draw Pic: Qassim Rahmatullah/The Peninsula TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2017 COVER STORY 05 Almutawah has also created five colouring books. “I created these books in 2014. In upcoming Ajyal Youth Film Festival, I will draw six pictures on canvas and will also make ten pieces of digital-art ani- mation. I recently made a biggest sketch having dozens of animation characters.” Almutawah also draws colourful animation characters on paper cups. Hamad Almutawah is also active on social media and uses @hama- d86art for his Instagram account where he regularly shares his artwork. He said that the support of his family was an important factor in his success. “They appreciate me, encourage my artwork and always supported me in my endeavours.” 06 MARKETPLACE TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2017 Sharq Village & Spa unveils Cyan Lounge harq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carl- ideal venue for Doha-Lites to unwind ton Hotel, celebrates the arrival and tune in. Sof the ultimate evening venue Chef Evangelos Liakouris leads in town with Cyan Lounge - a new Cyan Lounge gastronomic experience, vibrant hot spot that offers guest a and brings an array of international relaxed atmosphere to unwind and and Middle Eastern delights that start the evening. enchant all palates. Favourites at The latest addition to the dazzling Cyan Lounge include Potato Wedges nightlife of Doha brings together with Brava’s Sauce, Mini Seafood delectable bite-sized dishes, refresh- Burgers and Mini Beef Tenderloin ing signature drinks and an extensive sauté. 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