Letter: Ala Bashir lives, learns through art
It was early 2006 when I met Ala Bashir, subject of your article in “For Saddam’s surgeon, a new (Haven) life” (9/23). We were introduced by a friend who knew of my background in writing, a modest career parallel to another in industry and education. We have met many times, for me an educative process. Now and then I get to look over his shoulder as he works. The frail canvas on his easel takes on form of a kind durable as that of a Renaissance master. Mostly, Ala and I meet in country taverns where we find a quiet corner and talk. Saddam is rarely mentioned. What keeps us talking is the...
I visited Ala Bashir's recent exhibition in Nottingham on the Nottingham society of Artists gallery. I looked into google where I read your article. I think you fell short by not showing the unique artistic skill and his amazing Imagination . This artist is one of great artists and should be looked at from different point of view.
John goldsmith