I cannot remember how many times I was driving in the streets of Amman to be stopped in my track by a long line of cars; jammed and everything stops. This started to become a syndrome that we all know and suffer from; an accident and people have gathered to help or watch; either way, you are stuck and forced to wait, cars do not fly after all!

So, this morning, I was suffering from this syndrome and waited till I got close to the center of attention to find this:

Just exactly how did this happen??

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Tonight I attended my second book club session; the moderator has chosen the Foresight Art Center to hold the session and I would like to thank her for a wonderful choice. This is my first time I visit the center and I made sure that I go at least half an hour earlier to make sure I find the place and take a tour before everyone else arrives.

I am glad that I did this; the minute I entered the center I felt something different; something magical that captivates you and before you know it, you are wondering from one painting to another, from one corner to another admiring the art work and masterpieces exhibited there.

I took lots of pictures and I promise that I will post them, however; my aim here is to talk about a magnificent corner in the center that took my breath away. It is the works of Lama Hourani.

For those of you who do not know Lama’s work, I quote from her website and promotional brochure: “Lama Hourani’s timeless, evocative jewelry grows extensively from the abundant natural bounty and rich cultural landscape of Jordan.”

 “These pieces of jewelry are not only a matter of working with decorative pieces, but a new way of exhibiting our heritage and ensuring its continuation generation after generation. It’s the molding of elements that are familiar and that are an expression of our common identity. This body of work is not only a celebration of life and times in Jordan, but symbols of our understanding of the world.”

I leave you with some of the pictures I took of Lama’s work; it is definitely worth visiting and taking a look for yourself!

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