Art Trip by James Lind Yr11

We went to the Emirates Palace Hotel for an afternoon on a school art trip. We met a famous artist called Khaldoun who came from Jordon. Most of his work was done by using his imagination and experimentation.

Most of us did not know what to think when he showed us his work. He used very dull colours but over the dark colours he added a bright red to show what is happening in his work.

I thought his work was confusing to begin with, but after he told us what was happening I could see why he did the things he did, if he had not talked about or explained his ideas then I would have come away confused for sure!

We went into the gardens of Emirates Palace and did some experimental painting ourselves. We used a piece of cardboard. First, Khaldoon slopped a dollop of black paint onto the cardboard and told us to express ourselves through the paint and making marks on the surface of the cardboard. I enjoyed this very much. When we had completed the painting using black, he then added some red paint, to give the painting ‘energy’.

Overall, it was an interesting experience and one I will remember. I am not yet sure how I will incorporate the experience into my own work.