Artist: Faizal Dilloo
“What a beautiful play of light and shadow. A nice composition painted in such a way so as to keep the eye of the viewer up on the walls and the roof tops, and the viewer has no pain to go through the whole of the painting. A great sense of depth and a good choice of harmonious colours and a limited palette make it a feast for the eyes. Even the walls have the chalky feel that they have in that part of the world.
I love the way the artist has simplified the intricacies of the place. Hats off.”
(judge Riaz Auladin)
“I think what struck me with this painting was the ability of the artist to simplify what could be a very complicated and busy subject. A very clever application of the wet into wet technique, but keeping the contrast between the highlights and shadows is masterful and very easy on the eye. The loose suggestions of the forms of the buildings, the windows and textures, as well as the muted colours, give a lovely contrast to the Dome which draws the eye into the focal point. I was a little distracted by the perspective of the tower situated right next to the Dome. There’s a lovely concept of distance in this painting and the incidental addition of the birds add a sense of movement to the overall scene.”
(judge Barbi Cunningham)
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