By Yousef Al-Tattan
KUWAIT, April 9 (KUNA) -- Pearl of the Gulf was the subject of the first solo exhibition entitled (Tomorrow''''s Past) done by the Kuwaiti photographer and artist Mohammed Al-Kouh and hosted by the Contemporary Art Platform (CAP).
The exhibition that is supposed to be held for 10 days showcased 32 photographs done and developed using the traditional film cameras and then hand colored to create a unique and classic look to the art pieces from which four were chosen recently to be hung permanently on the walls of the Amsterdam based international museum (Tropenmuesum).
The photographs focused mostly on landmarks reflecting Kuwaiti landscape as well as whispers of stories told between generations and they commemorate past buildings in a futuristic composition of the architecture of Kuwait taking the veiwers back to when those landmarks entitled Kuwait to be called "The Pear of the Gulf".
Mohammad Al-Kouh said to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) during the opening tonight that his style tries to shed a light on the era of the "golden age" Kuwait was enjoying during the sixties and seventies of the previous century and that they reflect his amazement by that era in all its details from buildings to people.
Al-Kouh added that "its such an honor and privilege to host my first solo exhibition in which I try to protect my country''''s past and heritage from withering away in a rapidly hasting modern world".
One of the famous and well known artists in Kuwait Sami Mohammad praised to (Kuna) the work and art of Al-Kouh considering him an emerging and serious artist that has a bright future to represent and carry on with his generation the Kuwait flag and its encouragement for art, culture and creativity.
Mohammad added that its important for artists to visit one another''''s exhibitions and that its probably the best way to encourage artists especially the young ones to continue on and master their skill and art.
He also said from an artist point of view "if you want your exhibitions to be visited by artist, you have the start the initiative and visit other''''s expos yourself". (end) yt.sd