Hadil Tamim is a Syrian artist who has been living in Reading for two decades, creating artworks that bridge her two homes and cultures. Her artworks draw on the architectural forms of Reading and the flowers found in and around the town for the arabesque, with excerpts from her sketchbook and practical sections on the techniques she uses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 74 pages
Publication date: 21 April 2021
Publisher: Two Rivers Press

Hadil Tamim was born in Al-Yarmouk Refugee Camp south of Damascus, Syria, and trained in ceramic and Islamic decorative art. For the last two decades, she has been living in Reading, England, where she has turned to her art to create a bridge between her two homes and two cultures. Her artworks draw on the architectural forms of the buildings in Reading for structure and color and the flowers found in and around the town for the arabesque. With excerpts from her sketchbook and practical sections on the techniques she uses, along with commentary from Adrian Lawson on the flowers depicted, this book shows a beautifully harmonious meeting of two cultures.

Hadil Tamim: Bridging Two Homes and Two Cultures through Art

Hadil Tamim was born in Al-Yarmouk Refugee Camp south of Damascus, Syria, and trained in ceramic and Islamic decorative art. For the last two decades, she has been living in Reading, England, where she has turned to her art to create a bridge between her two homes and two cultures. Her artworks draw on the architectural forms of the buildings in Reading for structure and color and the flowers found in and around the town for the arabesque. With excerpts from her sketchbook and practical sections on the techniques she uses, along with commentary from Adrian Lawson on the flowers depicted, this book shows a beautifully harmonious meeting of two cultures.

Biography

Hadil Tamim was born in Al-Yarmouk Refugee Camp south of Damascus, Syria, and trained in ceramic and Islamic decorative art. For the last two decades, she has been living in Reading, England, where she has turned to her art to create a bridge between her two homes and two cultures. Her artworks draw on the architectural forms of the buildings in Reading for structure and color and the flowers found in and around the town for the arabesque. With excerpts from her sketchbook and practical sections on the techniques she uses, along with commentary from Adrian Lawson on the flowers depicted, this book shows a beautifully harmonious meeting of two cultures.

Artworks

Hadil Tamim's artworks draw on the architectural forms of the buildings in Reading for structure and color and the flowers found in and around the town for the arabesque. With excerpts from her sketchbook and practical sections on the techniques she uses, along with commentary from Adrian Lawson on the flowers depicted, this book shows a beautifully harmonious meeting of two cultures.

Commentary

Adrian Lawson comments on the flowers depicted in Hadil Tamim's artworks, noting their beauty and significance in the arabesque. He also discusses the techniques she uses to create her art, such as the use of color and texture to create depth and dimension.

Conclusion

Hadil Tamim's artworks bridge two homes and two cultures through her use of architectural forms and flowers. Her artworks are a testament to the beauty and diversity of the world, and her commentary provides insight into the techniques she uses to create her art. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in art, culture, or the arabesque.

Weight: 224g
Dimension: 200 x 200 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781909747609