Name of Artist: Yanna Widiastuti
Country: Indonesia.
Yanna has developed an interest in Masjid Al Aqsa and Baitul Maqdis (The Holy House) since 2018. Her educational background in architecture has given her the skill to sketch and draw buildings present in Masjid Aqsa compound.
She hopes her work can help people be more aware of the importance of Baitul Maqdis for Muslims, and to take part in any forms possible towards its liberation.
She hopes her work can help people be more aware of the importance of Baitul Maqdis for Muslims, and to take part in any forms possible towards its liberation.
Art piece One: Masjid Qibli
This sketch is a close up of Masjid Qibli and was also for the book 'Buku Kecil Baitul Maqdis'. Pen and watercolour was used to create the vivid details.
Artpiece two: Masjid AlAqsa
This beautiful sketch was published for a book in 2020 titled 'Buku Kecil baitul Maqdis'. It was done using pen and watercolour. There is different touches and pressures of the brush creating a beautiful, breathtaking setting of this sacred place of worship.
Artpiece three: Minarets of Al Aqsa.
This is a new drawing of the minarets where the call of prayer is done and heard. It is done using pen and watercolours where the different shades of colour creates a warm feeling of historical buildings.