MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s lush Asir mountains inspired the artistic vision of Arafat Al-Asimi.
Highlighting her early artistic endeavors, Al-Asimi said that she enjoys using pastel colors to paint natural and heritage landscapes. The mountains, valleys, the color gradations of the forests and the region’s unique climate shaped her artistic imagination.
Arafat Al-Asimi uses pastel colors to paint landscapes inspired by her native Asir. (Supplied)
Al-Asimi said that she feels most at home with nature and traditional landscape drawings, particularly those inspired by Asir, as they convey her deep sense of belonging and offer her psychological comfort and balance.
She also shared her passion for incorporating Arabic calligraphy into her work, describing how it beautifully merges visual aesthetics with cultural identity.
