Divine Creation Art Competition 2025- Pearl of Creation
| dc.contributor.author | Alkhaledi, Dalal | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-05-15T07:32:18Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-05-15T07:32:18Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-05-15 | |
| dc.description | My A3 mixed media composition, inspired by Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, captures Baroque themes of divine light and introspection. Drawing from Vermeer’s iconic painting, I used vivid paint and soft shadows to reimagine the girl’s enigmatic gaze as a symbol of divine revelation, encircling her pearl earring with a subtle halo effect to suggest a sacred presence. The verse from the Holy Quran ‘Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth… Light upon light’ (Surah An-Nur, 24:35) can support this masterpiece by connecting the pearl’s radiance to a celestial glow that transcends the canvas. The composition emphasizes the interplay of light against a muted (black) background, reflecting Vermeer’s technique of isolating a figure in quiet radiance. The glowing pearl and delicate contrasts in my work mirror Baroque techniques. By amplifying the pearl’s luminescence and embedding a verse from the Holy Quran, I tried to evoke the Baroque’s awe-inspiring spirit, transforming a simple portrait into a meditation on light as a divine gift. Crafting my artwork, I worked on an A3 canvas, layering acrylics, ink, and a pearlescent medium. The biggest challenge was capturing the pearl’s glow, a focal point of the original, which I tackled by blending white and silver tones until it shimmered against the darker backdrop. This creative journey mirrored Baroque artists’ dedication to light and faith, as I wrestled with technical precision to convey a deeper meaning, much like Vermeer did in his understated yet profound style. | |
| dc.description.abstract | This artwork was created as a part of the AIU Divine Creation competition 2025, by Dalal Jarrah A Al Khaledi, who is majoring in Interior Design. The artwork is entitled "Pearl of Creation", an A3 mixed media composition, inspired by Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://dspacecloud.aiu.edu.kw/handle/123456789/18687 | |
| dc.publisher | School of Architecture & Design | |
| dc.subject | School of Architecture & Design | |
| dc.subject | Submission 61 | |
| dc.subject | Divine Creation Art Competition 2025 | |
| dc.subject | Mixed Media | |
| dc.subject | Dalal Alkhaledi | |
| dc.subject | Pearl of Creation | |
| dc.title | Divine Creation Art Competition 2025- Pearl of Creation | |
| dc.type | Image |
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