"Awan": The largest handmade sculpture in Qatar inspires reflection on time

Doha, Qatar: My message is clear: use the time in your hands to pursue your goals, said Qatari artist Aljazi Al Naimi, the creator of the massive sc...

Doha, Qatar: "My message is clear: use the time in your hands to pursue your goals," said Qatari artist Aljazi Al-Naimi, the creator of the massive sculpture "Awan" which is currently on display at Fire Station's ‘A House Overlooking the World’ exhibition.

Standing at 165 cm high, 222 cm wide, and 145 cm deep, "Awan" is recognised as the largest handmade sculpture in Qatar, making a striking impression on all who see it.

Al-Naimi, an architect and self-taught artist, combines her background in architecture she gained from Qatar University with a passion for sculpture, painting, and 3D digital modeling. "My artistic practice spans a variety of materials, such as plaster, wood, clay, fiberglass, styrofoam, and more," she told The Peninsula.

From a young age, Al-Naimi was captivated by the arts, experimenting with various mediums. "I challenged myself to learn and create with whatever I could find," she recalled, a journey that led her to sculpting—a medium she describes as a "language of expression that conveys my messages more profoundly."