Dia Aziz Dia - Saudi Arabia
Nationality
: Saudi.
Date of Birth
: 28/11/1947, Cairo.
: • Graduate of the Fine Arts Academy in Rome. He received a diploma, equal to bachelor degree. • Heworked as an art teacher at Al-Thaghr School from 21/2/1972 to 25/10/1973. • He opened a private institution for fine arts from 24/1/74 to 1/12/79. • Hewas chairman for the Saudi Sculpture Art Center from 1978 to 1988. • Member of Saudi Culture and Årts Society. : • Member in the Jury for Abha Cultural Prize in 1989. • Member in the Jury for Saudi Arts Show in 1991. • Represented Saudi Arabia at the 3rd Arab Arts Show in Kuwaiti in 1973. • The “Moment of Peace” Exhibition in Paris, 1985. • The 11th Kuwaiti Exhibition for Arab Sculpture Artists, 1989. : • He participated in many local and international exhibitions including the ones held in Rome, Cairo, London, Jordan, Riyadh, Jeddah and Abha. : • He designed and carved many art works. The following are some of his best works: • Makkah Gate. • The Emblem of Al-Ahli Sports Club. • The Symbol of Human Dream. • The Symbol of Peace. • The Symbol of “Land of Nobility.” • The Symbol of Eagle. • The Emblem of the Training Center. • The Symbol of Progress.
Education
Allah the light of heaven and earth When His Highness Prince Faisal Bin Abdullah asked me to draw a painting of the holy city of Makkah I deemed it a great honor. As I started the painting, my mind was crowded with thousands of pictures about this holy land since the time of the Prophet lbrahim (peace be upon him) till the time of Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him). While pondering over the sacredness of the place and its history, I thought that I would not be able to produce an artwork reflecting all themeanings of the holiness of themost sacred spot in the world. And I will be drawing the feelings of my heart toward this holy city as l had spent my childhood days among its mountains. I have played in the narrow streets of its neighborhoods and prayed standing close to the door of the Holy Kaaba when I wept seeking the mercy of God and holding its black cover. On those occasions I strongly felt that l am one among God’s creatures having no power or strength except to surrender to His mercy that covers everything. I went toMakkah and l climbed themountains overlooking its valley and moved from one location to another in order to find the right spot to have a total view of Makkah with its valleys and mountains including Al-Nour Mountain where the cave Hera is situated. But the location I found was on a small mountain on the southwest of the city, which was full of buildings that blocked the view of the Haram Mosque, except its imposing minarets. The only solution I found was that to reach up to the heavens with my imagination to see the holy spot in the middle of the valley and the Al-Nour Mountain that overlooks the mosque. I assumed that the last quarter of the night is the time for communication between man and God and my painting of Makkah reflects that vision. While painting the holy cities of Makkah, Madinah, and Jerusalem I felt a great deal of fear of God and devotion to the Almighty and this feeling continued till the end as if the drawing was a kind of worship. Every city is characterized by its holiness and exceptional spirit. But all these sanctities are united by one thing: The light of Allah.
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