Wall of Art breathes life into an urban space

A public art mural unveiled at Barahat Al Janoub by mixed media artist Mallika Jaiswal, business support officer at the College of Health and Life Sciences, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), invokes the serenity of the ocean and reflects its diversity of colourful marine life. The outdoor wall mural embellishes the newly-built residential city in Al Wakra, as it prepares to welcome fans and volunteers during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The wall additionally represents the pearl diving tradition, one of the oldest professions in the Gulf region, and includes herds of dugongs, which have the second-largest population in the world in Qatar’s waters. Set against the striking structural design of Barahat Al Janoub, which is inspired by traditional Qatari architecture, the expansive wall mural breathes life into the modern urban space. The project extends from Jaiswal’s active engagement within the HBKU campus and wider Doha communities using her art as a platform.