Now the deadline is 31 July.
What is it about? Read my review here.
And by the way, Faiz has clarified to a friend of mine that his artwork titled "Surfing" is not a mistaken label for which I thought was a painting of a dude bodyboarding. He claimed that he had painted a picture of a dude surfing on a traditional "malhu-gandu" which is a flat piece of wood that was used by Maldivians of old when the modern surfboards and bodyboards were yet to be introduced to Maldives. So it seems that he had used the umbrella term "Surfing" and I can't find any fault in that because unless you belong to the subculture or do research about that, I guess you can be excused for your ignorance as I wonder whether how many people would know "surfing" lexicon such as bodyboarding, bodysurfing, paddleboarding, and dropknee, in addition to "surfing".
It was my favorite piece from his collection being a bodyboarder myself and here you can see the power and energy he has managed to capture from the gigantic wave which sometimes you can see off Varunulaa Raalhugandu during the "surfing" season.
Anyway, I just thought I would also include some information here for the convenience of those who may want to know what Impressionism is.
The below information was provided by ChatGPT:
Impressionism is an art movement that emerged in the late 19th century, primarily in France. It is considered one of the most significant and influential art movements in the history of Western art. Impressionist artists sought to capture the fleeting and transient aspects of light, color, and atmosphere in their paintings, emphasizing the immediate sensory experience of a scene rather than precise and detailed representations.
Key characteristics of Impressionist art include:
Brushwork: Impressionists used loose and visible brushwork, often applying paint in short, quick strokes to create a sense of movement and spontaneity.
Light and Color: They focused on the effects of light and how it interacts with the objects and landscapes they painted. Bright and vibrant colors were often used to portray the changing qualities of light throughout the day and in various weather conditions.
Subject Matter: Impressionists depicted everyday scenes, landscapes, urban environments, and leisure activities. They often painted en plein air, meaning they worked outdoors directly from nature to capture the changing light and atmosphere.
Composition: Rather than meticulously detailed compositions, Impressionists often adopted asymmetrical and unconventional compositions, cropping their subjects in ways that give a sense of spontaneity and movement.
Depiction of Time: The paintings aimed to represent a particular moment in time, capturing the immediate impression of a scene. This was a departure from the more traditional historical or narrative subjects that dominated academic art at the time.
The term "Impressionism" originated from a critic's derogatory remark about Claude Monet's painting "Impression, Sunrise" in 1874. The group of artists associated with Impressionism included Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Berthe Morisot, and others. Initially met with criticism and rejection by the art establishment, the Impressionists eventually gained recognition and their work laid the foundation for later art movements such as Post-Impressionism and Modernism. Today, Impressionist art is highly regarded and celebrated for its innovative approach to capturing the essence of a moment and the beauty of light and color.
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