The following exhibition, "في رحلته الاولى شعر بمتعة وسرور" explores Shady AlHady’s fond relationship with aviation through a pairing of over 20 paintings and sculptures exhibited at the Bawa office in Kuwait.
Growing up in AlAhmadi, Kuwait, under the flight path of planes departing from the nearby airport, Shady's perception of airplanes took on an almost otherworldly significance. This exhibition captures the essence of planes as a vital part of the artist’s life, as similar as the importance of socializing or exercise. His paintings, created in a stream of consciousness style, weave past memories and current reflections, while his cloud-shaped wooden sculptures, featuring mirrored interiors, depict various regional pop culture moments, fleeting childlike thoughts, and iconic imagery. The sound of planes became a comforting presence to Shady, akin to a mother's voice after a long absence. The exhibition encapsulates this deep connection, with each piece reflecting the ever-present influence of airplanes in his experiences.
