The “Introspective” exhibition of the contemporary artist Lina Ogaily from Iraq, also overshadowed Elbasan’s castle and its walls.

The exhibition of the Iranian artist was opened as a special part of the international festival in the “Skampa” theater. For Euronews Albania, she tells that she has brought 30 of her paintings to this exhibition and that it is the first time she is visiting Elbasan.

“Today I brought my 30 paintings to this exhibition, they are one of my main themes. The first topic is pictures, portraits, and then we have the topic of birds. And the third one that is very close to my heart is calligraphy”, Lina Ogaily, painter from Iraq.

The visual art artist shows the messages she will convey with her creations.

“The messages of the exhibition are to take a step back from life, to focus on the inner world, to remove ourselves from everyday distractions. There is a lot to learn from life, but we have to give ourselves time”, Lina Ogaily, painter from Iraq.

Elbasan painter Sadik Kasa highly appreciated the exhibition of paintings.

“They are dignified paintings that represent a professional artist well. I congratulate Lina for the dignified work and all the participation in this festival”, said the painter, Sadik Kasa.

Lina is deeply engaged with the cultural heritage of her country and uses art as a tool to create bridges and connect communities in Albania and the Balkans. Her personal exhibitions serve as a platform for dialogue and connection, highlighting shared experiences and values ​​in a region rich in history and diversity.