Reinterreting the social lifestyle of young omani women in the context of modernization through painting

This research project investigated the significant transformations of young Omani women's social lifestyle within the context of modernization in the contemporary era. The research project aims to identify the influence and changes in the fashion practices of young Omani women and their evolving daily lifestyle in response to modernization. The key elements in the research project consist of culture, personality, and activities. The main artists in this research are Mahamoud Fahmi, Iman Maleki, Hush, Ronnie Mohamed, Anwar Sonia, Alia Al Farsi, Ranjit Sarkar, Richard Fosu and Jeremy Winborg. Reference works of art addressed women's image in several aspects, including fashion and lifestyle, culture and tradition, design and style, and fashion and femininity. In particular, the Theory of Multiple Modernity and Cultural Hybridization Theory were employed to contextualize the research project. Moreover, this research project utilized studio practice research through critical self-reflection, studio experimentation, and contextual reviews. This research revealed that changes due to the modernity of culture and lifestyle have greatly affected the personality of young Omani women. In addition, this research project greatly impacted modernity and understanding of the developments and transformations that have taken a substantial part in the lifestyle and culture of contemporary Omani women. Nevertheless, this led to a new and in-depth understanding ofthe artistic representation ofmodern Omani women and their role in the contemporary era, enriching cultural and artistic dialogue and promoting diversity in the development of Omani society.