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Jordanian artist Suleiman Mohammed Salem at Jara Artisans Ma
The artist proudly exhibits his work at this trendy market open only in the summer months between June and October. If you are fed up with the tacky souvenirs that have mercylessly invaded every destination, then it's worth going for an origianl work of art which as I discovered does not have to cost the earth. The wooden frame on canvases can be removed and the canvas rolled up for easy transportation back home where it can be easily replaced.
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Close up of oil painting
The works by Jordanian artist Suleiman Mohammed Salem are available for sale at the Beit al Bawadi showroom in Amman Jordan or at the Jara Artisans Market during the summer months.
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At the Beit al Bawadi showroom
At his desk near the window at Beit al Bawadi in Amman Jordan, the atist Suleiman Mohammed Salem recounted his story and answered my thousand and one questions about his paintings.
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Oil paintings by Jordanian artist Suleiman Mohammed Salem
The portraits with vivid hues and hauntingly beautiful expressions by the Jordanian artist, tempted me to buy a couple to take back to my home in Malta.
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The City of Vittoriosa
Story written 6 February 2008
Vittoriosa truly stands victorious in the Grand Harbour of Malta. New investment to the area has put a new lease of life to this historical city.
The Sawwas of Damascus
Story written 6 February 2008
Sous, a licorice flavoured drink popular in the Middle East, is still sold on the streets and markets of Damascus by flamboyantly dressed men in costume.
The Sawwas at Al Hamidiya Market, Damascus
A sawwas, or vendor of sous, chats and jokes with his customers while they drink. The customers stand on a patch of water where the vendor had just rinsed his glasses with the water from the jug hanging on his belt. All this is part of an entertaining service performed by these colourful juice vendors.
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Sous Vendor in Damascus
A sous vendor cleanses his glasses with water with great flourish.
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Marina at Vittoriosa, Malta
Maltese boats berthed along side modern yachts at Vittoriosa marina on the small Mediterranean Island of Malta. The historical surroundings make a fascinating backdrop for yachts visiting the island. Malta is often the venue for international yachting events such as the Rolex Middle Sea Race and the Powerboat P1 race, this year being held between 6-8 June.
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The city of Vittoriosa
Vittoriosa has been restored to its former glory. Located in one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world, the Grand Harbour of Malta, this little city did not always live up to it’s glorious name. Battered by bombs in World War II, it was associated with dry docks works, poverty and social problems. Millions of Euros of investment later, it now stands proud as it once did when it was built by the Knights of St. John, hospitaliers of Jerusalem. Its sea front now boasts a yacht marina and the Casino de Venezia. A string of attractive restaurants newly opened has attracted patrons to the area. It is not the worse place to be lounging on your yacht and basking in a few hundred years of magnificent history.
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Johanna Stigter has been a member since 1 December 2007 and goes by Robin_2711.
Currently in Malta.
I am Maltese and run a destination management company. I cut back on my work to spend more time studying photography and to travel, mainly to the Middle East.
