IN SHORT

True to her love of art, and inspired by the sea of Bahrain and the kindness she chooses to see in people, Faika Al Hassan has become one of the country’s best-known artists. Since her first group show in 2004, she’s exhibited across the world. She also mentors aspiring artists in her homeland. “The older I get, the more I appreciate Bahrain and the experiences I’ve had here,” Faika shares. “I keep growing more and more loyal toward my country.”