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Lama Hourani – Molding Jordanian Identity

Tonight I attended my second book club session; the moderator has chosen the Foresight Art Center to hold the session and I would like to thank her for a wonderful choice. This is my first time I visit the center and I made sure that I go at least half an hour earlier to make sure I find the place and take a tour before everyone else arrives.

I am glad that I did this; the minute I entered the center I felt something different; something magical that captivates you and before you know it, you are wondering from one painting to another, from one corner to another admiring the art work and masterpieces exhibited there.

I took lots of pictures and I promise that I will post them, however; my aim here is to talk about a magnificent corner in the center that took my breath away. It is the works of Lama Hourani

For those of you who do not know Lama’s work, I quote from her website and promotional brochure: “Lama Hourani’s timeless, evocative jewelry grows extensively from the abundant natural bounty and rich cultural landscape of Jordan.”

“These pieces of jewelry are not only a matter of working with decorative pieces, but a new way of exhibiting our heritage and ensuring its continuation generation after generation. It’s the molding of elements that are familiar and that are an expression of our common identity. This body of work is not only a celebration of life and times in Jordan, but symbols of our understanding of the world.”

I leave you with some of the pictures I took of Lama’s work; it is definitely worth visiting and taking a look for yourself! These pieces make great gifts and souvenirs, and the most beautiful thing about them is that each piece is one of a kind and unique; this alone gives the piece an extra value and beauty aspect!



























On May, 15, 2006 12:04 AM , bilotee said:

I am her biggest fan.
I just love her work so very much.

She's a great lady too.

On May, 15, 2006 1:28 AM , annoneemuss said:

have you read her "about lam" statement on her website??!! it is the biggest piece of crap i have ever read. i dont know who wrote this crap but its absurd. people need to stop being so pretentious and join us on planet earth. i knew the girl and she may be a good artist but the need sone people here feel to be so full of crap is dispecable.

On May, 15, 2006 8:33 AM , Tololy
from Jordan said:

Beautiful work. I really thank you Khalidah for posting this.