Artist Introduction: Marta Argentina Garcia Suarez

The artist Marta Argentina Garcia Suarez was born in Asturias, Spain. Her artistic career began in Reus, Spain (Tarragona), where she learned painting with the artist Vicenç Ferrer. Later, she specialized in decorative arts at the Tarragona Provincial Council Art School, graduating in the “Painting Procedure” specialty. With her rich array of techniques, including oil painting, collage, and mixed media, her works have repeatedly won awards in national and international exhibitions. She creates using various techniques, including oil painting, collage, and mixed media. In her works, we can feel a leisurely depiction of natural landscapes, passionate scenes from daily life, and a sense of comfortable tranquility and ease.

The work has received recognition in national and international exhibitions multiple times, including the "Special Nomination Award" at the "GIR ART" competition in Calafell, Spain, the "Honor Award" from An Kun Gallery, and the Honor Red Dot Award at the 2020 Taipei Fine Arts Expo. Additionally, she was a finalist at the 8th Montblanc Art Biennale (Tarragona) and has held several solo exhibitions at places such as the Augustus Museum (Barcelona) and the Coa Art Museum (La Coruña). Furthermore, she represented Spain with two works at Isacc Levitan, Russia's only landscape museum.

**Old Souk Bur Dubai - Red Awning**

Oil on canvas 

87 X 71 cm, 2022 



This artwork captures the unique atmosphere of the old Souk market in Dubai. "Souk" is an Arabic term meaning market or trading place. Through the artist's skillful technique, the painting reveals a sense of depth and space within the market, as if leading the viewer through the narrow alleys of the old city.

When observing this piece, viewers can not only visually experience the market's bustling activity, but also sense auditory and gustatory stimuli. The red and white fabric awnings shimmer in the sunlight, providing shade for the market, which makes the shops appear dimmer in stark contrast to the bright outdoor setting.

The artist vividly portrays the scenes inside and outside the market through oil painting, including merchants selling various items, the lively hustle and bustle of passersby, and the vibrant atmosphere that fills the market. This painting is not only a representation of Dubai's traditional market but also an expression of the artist's genuine emotions towards this place.

The old Souk market in Dubai is a location rich in ancient charm, where visitors can purchase a variety of unique goods, such as robes, silk scarves, spices, and dried fruits. The best way to reach the market is by taking the metro or enjoying a scenic ride on the Abras along the waterways. The open-air market is also a stop on many tours of the old city of Dubai.