KUWAIT: The kickoff week of the “Colors of Music” competition, a groundbreaking collaboration between “LAPA” and Ooredoo in Kuwait, marked the beginning of an extraordinary artistic journey. Twenty-four talented artists engaged in a fusion of visual arts and music, showcasing their ability to intertwine the realms of art and melody. Launched by the LOYAC Academy of Arts, “LAPA,” this competition united professional artists from Kuwait and beyond, engaging in group formations every Wednesday.

The “Colors of Music” competition, conceived by Hisham El-Hallak, Head of the Music Department at “LAPA,” kicked off last week in collaboration with the Fine Arts Department, under the supervision of Amira Bahbahani, the department’s director, and Zeina Dabbous, the department’s head. This unique competition aimed to delve into the intersection of sound and color, exploring the psychological impact of different musical genres on individuals. The artists embarked on a four-hour creative journey, translating musical compositions into vibrant and diverse visual representations, expressing their emotions and perspectives on life, real events, joy, and pain.

El-Hallak emphasized that the primary goal of the competition was to translate sound into color, studying the psychological impact of each music genre on individuals. This distinctive experience brought together professional painters to illustrate diverse musical worlds and cultures, fostering a space for free expression collectively. Bahbahani highlighted the strong connection between music and art, revealing that each artist was assigned four carefully selected and unique musical hours as inspiration. The competition challenged participants to create within a limited timeframe, unaware of the type of music they would hear and paint, adding an extra layer of competition and innovation.

Dabbous described “Colors of Music” as a competition rich in innovation, creativity, and enthusiasm. The winning artworks will be featured in the Contemporary Art Platform (CAP) exhibition from January 29 to February 5. The unprecedented competition continues for a month in collaboration with Ooredoo, showcasing the commitment of the renowned telecommunication company and “Lapa” Academy to fostering communication and interaction through the universal language of art, music, culture, and knowledge, enriching society and elevating the status of the arts.

In this context, Zainab Al-Shammari, Senior Brand Manager at Ooredoo Kuwait, expressed the company’s delight in sponsoring this distinctive competition, aligning seamlessly with Ooredoo’s empowering slogan, “Upgrade Your World.” The competition not only stands as an ideal opportunity to uplift the artistic realm but also serves as a platform to enhance the world of the participating artists by seamlessly integrating art with music.

In the inaugural group, artists actively engaged in the “Colors of Music” competition shared their insightful impressions, expressing genuine admiration for the unique event. The assignment of diverse musical genres to each artist not only prompted them to venture into uncharted territories but also inspired the creation of innovative and soulful artistic masterpieces. In conclusion, the “Colors of Music” competition stands as a testament to the successful collaboration between “LAPA” and Ooredoo, uniting artists in a celebration of creativity, diversity, and the transformative power of art and music.