Moustafa Al-Hatter
Hohenzollern Str. 76, 71263 Weil Der Stadt, Hohenzollern Str. 76, 71263 Weil der Stadt - Germany
Moustafa Al-Hatter - Fine Artist
Member Since: 08/05/2010
New Artist’s Statement:
- When my art life goes on, with new ideas and new techniques, specially after discovering the wonderful world of digital tools, I found myself need to write a new statement for a group of paintings or even for only one painting.
- To describe the significance of my paintings, I advocate that the highest meaning of my work of art is passion, making some of my paintings has been to me more of a sexual attraction than a work of art.
- Sometimes I found myself interested in signs of mysteries in our life and studying evidences of their penetrations into the real world. I have been trying to detect mysterious penetrations in some individuals, trying to discover hidden dimensions. Other times (more to come)
- I still use a number of the traditional tools like watercolors and acrylics on pencil and ink sketches; I scan those in and print them out again to work over them. Then I scan them again and work them up in Photoshop, I get a bit of cross-pollination that way.
Other Artist's Statements:
- The first big change in my work of art took place in the Caribbean 1993, I found myself immersed in the tropical light which suggested an approximation and rediscovering of colors, I found my self ready to start my abstract paintings after fifteen years painting with almost no style.
- My work of arts continues to evolve; in 2000, I began experimenting installation with different materials, and acrylic colors on a wooden panel, with the rhythmic, geometrical patterns, I created a new palette of colors inspired from ancient civilizations paintings and statues.
- I categorize these installations as “Architectural Abstractions” and the first installation of this series comprises seven paintings of different dimensions, colors, shapes, and ideas; these paintings interact with each other in harmony, and I added seven painted wooden cubes in different sizes and shapes, lying on the ground under the paintings, with many lighted candles above them. The installation is accompanied with special music composed specially for it. I called the installation “Millenarian Dimensions” as it was born at the beginning of the new millennium. All pieces of this installation live together in one big family. The idea of creating this installation is to show my span of life, from the early years of uncertainty and worries to the years of fulfilling some of my hopes and dreams.
Biography:
For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by arts and crafts. I remember that I loved being outside watching birds, trees, horses, butterflies, spiders, etc., and all those lovely creatures and were in my first drawings. Other times. I was initially self-taught, studying in the various galleries and museums, where I admire the works of John Constable and Eugene Delacroix. At the age of seventeen, I took some painting lessons at the local art academy for one year before attending the university. Since then I tried many mediums by myself – painting with acrylics and water colors, pencil drawing, ink drawing, engraving, and lettering.
- In 1983, I joined the diplomatic service and started to live and work in several foreign countries, including Switzerland, the United States, Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, Venezuela, Panama, and Korea. In these countries, I picked up different art techniques, including sculpting, carving in wood and other materials, installations, silkscreen, etc.
I also traveled to many parts of the world, enjoying swimming in the Amazon, exploring the Inca civilization in Peru and the Aztec pyramid in central Mexico, diving in Hawaii, traveling to the great savanna and climbing the “Avila” in Venezuela, dancing samba in the Rio de Janeiro carnival, hunting in Kenya, crossing the Panama Canal, climbing the great Pyramid of Giza; visiting king Tutankhamen’s tomb and the Abu simple temple in Egypt.
My works of art has been in eight solo exhibitions, as well as 15 group exhibitions, and my art had been a subject of many reviews and newspapers articles as well as local and international televisions shows in Egypt, Venezuela, Panama, Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda. While being active as an artist, curator, art critic, and juror, I received several honors and awards as well as memberships in several art associations around the world.
EXHIBITIONS
ONE PERSON EXHIBITIONS:
2005 - January 9 - 20, the main art hall of Al Ahram Newspaper, Cairo, Egypt.
2004 - July 5- 14, the main hall of Opera House in Cairo, Egypt.
2003 - June 18 - July 20, at ‘Biblioteca Nacional de Panama’ the National Library of Panama, Panama City, Panama.
2001 - March 26 - April 28, exhibition at “El Museo de Art Contemporaneo de Panama’’ the Museum of Contemporary Art, Panama City, Panama.
2000 - May 20 - June 7, at “Casa Museo del Banco Nacional de Panama'. Panama City, Panama.
1998 - November 16-30, at 'Sala de Exposiciones del Instituto Cervantes', The Spanish Cultural Centre in Cairo, Egypt.
1997 - May 22-July 27, at “Biblioteca Central’’ de la Universidad Simon Bolivar, Caracas, Venezuela.
1996 - April 11-26, at “Universidad Catolica Andres Bello’’, Facultad de Humandidades y Educacion, Centro Loyola, Caracas. Venezuela.
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2005 - February 7-21, exhibition for diplomats in Shadicore Gallery Cairo, Egypt.
1997 - May 10, the Hall Pro-Venezuela, on the Day of the Plastic Artist in Caracas, Venezuela.
1996 – August 26, the Art Hall, to celebrate the XXVI Anniversary of the Autonomous Institute of Maquetia International Airport, “Victor Milan Gallery”, Venezuela.
1996 - July 6, exhibition organized by the College of Venezuelan Architects, the Venezuelan Association of Plastic Architects, and the Piquer Foundation with seat in Caracas, Venezuela.
1991 – August 5, a collective exhibition organized by the Embassy at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, Uganda.
1985 – October 9, a collective exhibition organized by the Embassy at the Egyptian Culture Club (Nasser), Khartoum, Sudan.1978 - January, a collective exhibition organized by the Embassy at Holiday Inn Hotel, Monrovia, Liberia.1975 - August, a collective exhibition at El Ghory Cultural Palace, Cairo, Egypt
CATALOGS AND BOOKS:
2011 - Al Hatter Dreams and Fears, published by AuthorHouse, USA, (under printing).
2005 - Light Inspirations: a catalogue for the exhibition at Al Ahram newspaper, from January 9th to 20th, Cairo, Egypt.
2004 - My Journey towards the Colors: a catalogue for the Exhibition at Opera House, from July 5th to 14th, Cairo, Egypt.
2003 - My Abstract Sculpture Paintings: a catalogue for the Exhibition at National Library of Panama, from June 18th to July 20th, Panama City, Panama.
2001 - Dimensiones Millenaries: a catalogue for the exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary art, from March 26th to April 28th, Panama City, Panama.
2000 - La Danza Del Fuego: a catalogue for the exhibition at National Bank of Panama, from May 20 to June 7, Panama City Panama.
1998 - Camino Al Sol: a catalogue for the exhibition at The Spanish Culture Center, from November 16 to 30, Cairo, Egypt.
1997 - Camino Al Sol: a catalogue for the exhibition at The National Library of Venezuela, from May 22 to July 27, Caracas, Venezuela.
1996 - Fuera De Limites: a catalogue for the exhibition at The Catholic University Andres Bello, from 11 - 26, Caracas, Venezuela.
