Announcement of Final Results 2016
Rafa Nasiri Annual Award for Printmaking
May Muzaffar
Amman, January 31st 2017
Rafa Nasiri Award for Printmaking is honoured to announce the final results of the 3rd Annual Graphic Arts Competition 2016.
The respected members of the jury are
Dia Azzawi, painter and printmaker
Ziad Dalloul, painter and printmaker
Modhir Ahmed, Painter and printmaker.
The 2016 nominated winner has been selected from numerous applications received until December 31, 2015, submitted by young Arab artists from Egypt, Tunisia and Iraq.
The prize goes to: Artist Mohammad Nabil from Egypt.
The Award was granted for the aesthetic qualities, creativity and thematic images rendered in Nabil's series of abstract untitled works in relief printing. Nabil’s images reflect the artist’s technical skills in rendering his composed subject stemming from his visual research. The series of linocuts reveal his command on creating an interplay of complex geometric surfaces designed within the surrounding space in black and white involving greyish shades. The meticulous rendering of his forms reflect his mastery as much as his thorough contemplation on cosmic like structure intervened by essential light.
The jury members would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to all the artists who took part in this year’s competition, and congratulate the winner who will receive this award in a special event to be held in Amman where his art works will be showcased.
"It is our honour to share in these defining moments of achievement for our nation’s promising artists and to elevate their artistic talent on the local and regional levels. It is our privilege to support them on their journey to becoming successful artists,” said May Muzaffar, Patron of the Rafa Nasiri Award for Printmaking.
About RafaNasiri Award for Printmaking
Established in honour of the late Rafa Nasiri, Iraqi artist and printmaker, the Rafa Nasiri Award for Printmaking - Annual Graphic Arts Competition identifies young Arab artists (age 20-40) with exceptional talent in graphic arts and showcases their remarkable work to a wider audience. Founded in 2014, the Awards program's initiative is to foster their creativity and talent through recognition and scholarships.
Patron of the Rafa Nasiri Award for Printmaking
Works from artist Mohammad Nabil
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