These pearls can be collected generating a lot of money which will further inject into the booming economy of Qatar. The statue is also critical in that it provides home for oysters in its gulf thus accumulating the pearls of the oysters. These two highways will open access to the region and connect it to neighboring countries further boosting trade and consequently the economy. The multibillion-dollar Doha transport way and the Qatar Saudi Arabia road are the recent projects in the transport industry. This is evidenced by the many modern infrastructures that have been developed in Doha recently, mainly in the transport sector. This has boosted the economy of Qatar, which is one of the states with high economic growth and indeed the richest in the world. On a daily basis, the center together with other tourist sites in the region receives over a thousand tourists with all of them paying a lot of money to spend time in the stretch of the beautiful scenery.
The Residents of Qatar visit the site to be associated with it because of their historical attachment with pearls whereas foreigners come to visit it mainly because of its fame. The obelisk serves a critical function as a hub of tourist attraction and it is strategically located at the capital city making it a favorite tourist destination for many, both locals and foreigners. (Walker & jenny 251).The pearl is therefore very relevant to society since it carries the history of the people. This is an industry, which used to be the backbone of the economy of the country but today it is almost being forgotten as it has been replaced with oil production and gas explorative industries. In the modern state of Qatar, the monument has served to remind the current generation of the cultural significance of the pearl industry. It is a commemorative site since it reminds the people of their history as pearl traders and their love for pearls. “At my age, and the fact that I have any type of qualification for a work (of this level), this feels amazing,” she said.The Pearl serves both commemorative and critical functions to the people of Qatar. HACC senior Cassie Utz, who painted a poultry dinner based on "The Hobbit," said the opportunity to make art based on another person’s needs “teaches you to think outside of yourself.”įor 18-year-old HACC sophomore Rebekah Lynn, it was an opportunity she didn't take lightly. 1.0 Demonstrate ability to reorganize and integrate visual art elements across digital. Opportunity: The four students commissioned for the paintings finished taking an introductory painting class last semester from Guntrum.Įach artist is being paid $500 for two paintings - eight pieces total - with all art supply expenses paid by The Left Bank.
“Pearls can come in a variety of colors,” she said, so she added a red tomato within one of the oyster shells.Įmmanuel Maisonneuve, a sophomore art student at HACC and a native of France, selected the 2004 wine-centric novel "Sideways" by Rex Pickett and Emile Zola’s 19th-century French classic, "The Belly of Paris."
In her oil painting, Martinez stayed mostly within the monochromatic theme requested, but she added a pop of color when necessary. HACC sophomore Angie Martinez said her mother recommended she read Steinbeck’s “The Pearl” for its connection to oysters and the book’s accompanying life lessons on fortune and greed. Following their book selections, students researched cuisine relating to food mentioned in the written works, took a look at The Left Bank's menu and put paintbrush to canvas.