Held at the Middle East Institute, "The Sea of Life" is an exhibition co-organised by Hayfa Aljishi (Bahrain) and Lyne Sneige (director of the MEI Arts and Culture Centre) featuring fourteen artists with links to Bahrain.
The title of the exhibition plays on the concept of the 'tree of life', a symbol of life that is widespread in certain cultures and religions. On the island of Bahrain, water is this vital force. The 30 works on show explore the role of water in the lives of the artists, playing on dualities such as past and future, tradition and modernity, folk tale and reality. The creations offer a visual representation of the island, its landscape and its potential as a source of reflection, connection and imagination of diverse futures.
The exhibition runs until 26 March.
Photo: Nasser AlYousif, "Roots", (1972).