GILGAMESH: SYMBOLS AND CONNOTATION

13 APRTIL 2025 - 23 APRIL 2025

STAL GALLERY CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION NOW OPEN

Gilgamesh: Symbols and Connotations

The Epic of Gilgamesh stands as the oldest and most complete heroic epic in the history of human civilization. Written over four thousand years ago, it addresses timeless human themes such as life, death, and the quest for immortality. Its enduring relevance lies in its emotional depth and philosophical insight, continuing to resonate with the human spirit across all eras and cultures.

The epic tells the story of Gilgamesh, a mighty king who is part divine, part human. In response to his tyranny, the gods create Enkidu to balance his strength. However, instead of rivalry, a profound friendship emerges. Together, they embark on heroic adventures—slaying the monster Humbaba and battling the Bull of Heaven. Following Enkidu’s tragic death, Gilgamesh is consumed by grief and fear of mortality, setting out on a long and perilous journey in search of eternal life. In the end, he comes to understand that true immortality lies in one’s legacy and the enduring impact of one’s deeds.

In this exhibition, Iraqi artist Dr. Sabeeh  Kalash offers a contemporary visual reimagining of the epic. Through a unique artistic lens, he captures the archaeological essence of the narrative, evoking the texture and erosion of ancient clay tablets. His works explore the passage of time, translating the emotional and symbolic weight of the epic into visually rich and texturally layered compositions.

Each painting becomes a fragment of history—a dialogue between myth and material, inviting the viewer to reflect on the eternal human struggle for meaning, memory, and survival.

Under the auspices of

ESTEEMED ENGINEER  SAEED AL-SAKLAWY

president of the Omani Society for Writers and Literati

GILGAMESH:

Symbols and Connotation

Solo Exhibition

SABEEH KALASH

13th april 2025, 7:30 pm

at Stal Gallery

Madinat Al Sultan  Qaboos, Muscat, Oman

تحت رعاية

 المهندس المكرّم سعيد الصقلاوي

رئيس الجمعية العمانية للكتّاب والأدباء

گلگامش:

رموز ودلالات

معرض شخصي

صبيح كلش

13 أبريل 2025 ، الساعة 7:30 مساءً

صالة ستال للفنون

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Supported by: Alserkal Group

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