Wadi Haybi Panel
Muscat - Sultanate of Oman
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Wadi Haybi Panel
Wadi Haybi Panel
Category: Artistic panel
Category: Artistic panel
Technique: Under research
Technique: Under research
Year: 2009
Year: 2009
Client: Mrs. Maria das Graças Serqueira Rosa and Mr. John Case
Client: Mrs. Maria das Graças Serqueira Rosa and Mr. John Case
Location: Residence of Mr. John Case and Mrs. Maria das Graças Serqueira Rosa – Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Location: Residence of Mr. John Case and Mrs. Maria das Graças Serqueira Rosa – Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Related article: The Week newspaper (see dedicated page)
Related article: The Week newspaper (see dedicated page)
Related exhibition: Scenes of Oman
Related exhibition: Scenes of Oman
Research status: 🟡 Research in progress
Research status: 🟡 Research in progress
Description
Description
According to Roberto Gallo’s professional curriculum, in 2009 the artist created the Wadi Haybi Panel for the residence of Mrs. Maria das Graças Serqueira Rosa and Mr. John Case in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
According to Roberto Gallo’s professional curriculum, in 2009 the artist created the Wadi Haybi Panel for the residence of Mrs. Maria das Graças Serqueira Rosa and Mr. John Case in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
The work was produced during the period in which the artist lived in Oman, developing artistic research, creating paintings inspired by the Omani landscape, and preparing the exhibition Scenes of Oman, announced for the following year.
The work was produced during the period in which the artist lived in Oman, developing artistic research, creating paintings inspired by the Omani landscape, and preparing the exhibition Scenes of Oman, announced for the following year.
The title of the work refers to Wadi Haybi (also spelled Wadi Hibi or Wādī Ḥībī), a valley located in northern Oman, known for its mountainous landscape, seasonal waterways, and characteristic vegetation. The title reflects Roberto Gallo’s interest in observing and portraying the country’s natural scenery during his stay.
The title of the work refers to Wadi Haybi (also spelled Wadi Hibi or Wādī Ḥībī), a valley located in northern Oman, known for its mountainous landscape, seasonal waterways, and characteristic vegetation. The title reflects Roberto Gallo’s interest in observing and portraying the country’s natural scenery during his stay.
To date, no photographs of the panel or technical documentation describing its appearance, dimensions, or execution have been located.
To date, no photographs of the panel or technical documentation describing its appearance, dimensions, or execution have been located.
Current Research Status
Current Research Status
The existence of the Wadi Haybi Panel is documented in Roberto Gallo’s own professional curriculum.
The existence of the Wadi Haybi Panel is documented in Roberto Gallo’s own professional curriculum.
During the cataloguing of the artist’s archive, contact was established with Mrs. Maria das Graças Serqueira Rosa, identified in the curriculum as the owner of the residence where the panel was installed. She was asked for photographs of the work and information regarding its execution, conservation, and historical context.
During the cataloguing of the artist’s archive, contact was established with Mrs. Maria das Graças Serqueira Rosa, identified in the curriculum as the owner of the residence where the panel was installed. She was asked for photographs of the work and information regarding its execution, conservation, and historical context.
Although she replied to the enquiries, she informed that she was unable to provide additional information about the artwork.
Although she replied to the enquiries, she informed that she was unable to provide additional information about the artwork.
One of the greatest challenges in documenting this period is the scarcity of surviving records. According to the artist’s own accounts, he lost his camera while in Oman, resulting in the loss of nearly all photographs produced during his stay.
One of the greatest challenges in documenting this period is the scarcity of surviving records. According to the artist’s own accounts, he lost his camera while in Oman, resulting in the loss of nearly all photographs produced during his stay.
Although no photographs of the Wadi Haybi Panel have been found, photographs of thirteen paintings created by Roberto Gallo during his stay in Oman have been preserved. These works depict coastal landscapes, villages, mountains, and desert environments, providing an important visual record of the artist’s research and helping to contextualize the creation of the panel.
Although no photographs of the Wadi Haybi Panel have been found, photographs of thirteen paintings created by Roberto Gallo during his stay in Oman have been preserved. These works depict coastal landscapes, villages, mountains, and desert environments, providing an important visual record of the artist’s research and helping to contextualize the creation of the panel.
The surviving documentation currently consists of paintings produced in Oman that returned to Brazil, photographs of works created during that period, promotional material related to the exhibition Scenes of Oman, the 2009 article published in The Week, and documents preserved in the artist’s personal archive.
The surviving documentation currently consists of paintings produced in Oman that returned to Brazil, photographs of works created during that period, promotional material related to the exhibition Scenes of Oman, the 2009 article published in The Week, and documents preserved in the artist’s personal archive.
To date, it has not been possible to locate photographs of the Wadi Haybi Panel or confirm whether the work still remains at the residence.
To date, it has not been possible to locate photographs of the Wadi Haybi Panel or confirm whether the work still remains at the residence.
Research is ongoing.
Research is ongoing.
Research History
Research History
During the organization of Roberto Gallo’s archive, several documents relating to the artist’s stay in the Sultanate of Oman were identified.
During the organization of Roberto Gallo’s archive, several documents relating to the artist’s stay in the Sultanate of Oman were identified.
These include his professional curriculum, which records the execution of the Wadi Haybi Panel, documents relating to works produced during the trip, and correspondence associated with his artistic activities in Oman.
These include his professional curriculum, which records the execution of the Wadi Haybi Panel, documents relating to works produced during the trip, and correspondence associated with his artistic activities in Oman.
Research efforts have also included attempts to contact journalists, the Al Madina Gallery, and the hotel where the exhibition Scenes of Oman was announced, with the aim of locating photographs, documentary records, and additional information capable of reconstructing this important chapter of Roberto Gallo’s international career.
Research efforts have also included attempts to contact journalists, the Al Madina Gallery, and the hotel where the exhibition Scenes of Oman was announced, with the aim of locating photographs, documentary records, and additional information capable of reconstructing this important chapter of Roberto Gallo’s international career.
Preserved Documentation
Preserved Documentation
* Record of the work in Roberto Gallo’s professional curriculum.
* Record of the work in Roberto Gallo’s professional curriculum.
* Photographs of thirteen paintings produced during his stay in Oman.
* Photographs of thirteen paintings produced during his stay in Oman.
* Article published in The Week (2009).
* Article published in The Week (2009).
* Promotional material for the exhibition Scenes of Oman.
* Promotional material for the exhibition Scenes of Oman.
* Documents preserved in the artist’s personal archive.
* Documents preserved in the artist’s personal archive.
* Correspondence exchanged during the research process.
* Correspondence exchanged during the research process.
Open Questions
Open Questions
The research seeks to answer the following questions:
The research seeks to answer the following questions:
* Does the Wadi Haybi Panel still exist?
* Does the Wadi Haybi Panel still exist?
* Are there photographs of the panel or its creation?
* Are there photographs of the panel or its creation?
* What were its technique, dimensions, and composition?
* What were its technique, dimensions, and composition?
* What was its relationship to the exhibition Scenes of Oman?
* What was its relationship to the exhibition Scenes of Oman?
* Are there additional documents that may expand our understanding of Roberto Gallo’s artistic production in Oman?
* Are there additional documents that may expand our understanding of Roberto Gallo’s artistic production in Oman?
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