25 Year anniversary www.bahrainthismonth.com September 2022 33 Leena Alayoobi (@leenz_art) – Firouz (1998) Leena is a Bahraini artist, designer and the founder and owner of Dar Alfann Gallery. Bahraini born and raised, she has been a gifted artist from a young age. As a child, she was fascinated with Japanese anime, particularly the work of Hayao Miyazaki, which used to air on the local TV channels. She mastered the art of drawing anime characters which influenced her later pieces. Her style can now be described as a fusion between Japanese manga and Bahraini folklore from a decidedly feminine perspective. Rohit Reghunath (@ai.panda.art) – Summer Odyssey (December 2021) Rohit is a 21-year-old company co-founder and video game artist passionate about video games, art, music and technology. He is working on a video game for a corporate company, 3D Virtual experiences and AI generated art. Irina Averinos (@art.irina.averinos and @irina.averinos) – Turquoise Necklace (November 2021), Valentine Tree (February 2016) and Xmas Bauble (December 2012) Irina is an engineer, artist and art mentor. She is inspired by the beautiful scenery around her and started drawing from an early age. Her paintings have a great colour harmony and the beauty of nature is reflected in her work. Her paintings are warm and sunny, carrying a positive energy. She works primarily in oils due to their versatility, texture and ability to blend. Irina has successfully participated in many art exhibitions, festivals and events in Bahrain and abroad. She was AWA Art Group Chairperson during 2009-2019 and curated several art exhibitions. She is a member of Bahrain Arts Society and the International Women›s Association. In her words, she says: “I almost stopped painting during the pandemic. I had no inspiration at all, and started returning to the normal life little by little. Your invitation to paint the Bahrain This Month magazine cover was a great challenge for me and a big opportunity! I like this magazine… I’ve have read it for more than two decades!” Anne Middleton Bahrain National Day Reindeer Anne is an amateur artist whose main role model is Banksy. Scan for more art and artists!
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