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| eL Seed in Doha |
Qatar Museums Authority’s Public Art Department and the
Public Works Authority (Ashghal) have commissioned French-Tunisian graffiti
artist, eL Seed, to embellish four underground tunnels on Salwa Road. Following a series of successful workshops
with students at the Museum of Islamic Art in 2010, eL Seed is back in Doha to
start a four-month “calligraphiti” murals project as part of the big Salwa Road
project, which is a significant upgrade to the existing road that will
deliver four lanes in each direction with continuous service roads. Each
of the four tunnels will be painted with specific and unique themes inspired by
anecdotes from Qatari culture and markers of Qatari life.
Commenting on the significance of this project, eL Seed
said: "Arabic graffiti is getting its time in the spotlight
nowadays and I believe that this kind of street art deserves coverage
and attention. I'm
honored to be working with Qatar Museums Authority and Ashghal and delighted
that my work will be at the heart of such a vital infrastructure facility in
Doha. This project is going to be one of the most innovative projects I've
worked on.”
Born to Tunisian parents, eL Seed grew up in France and
started spray painting in late 90’s. Moving to North America, eL Seed’s interests
in Arabic calligraphy and contemporary street art collided and
fused together. His “calligraffiti” murals express and reflect a search for
identity that resonates with many young people growing up with a spectrum of
cultural influences. Taking inspiration from the past to encourage hope for the
future, his work has been displayed in the streets, galleries and museums
around the world and featured in many international publications.
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