Muscat – An evocative exhibition by Indian artist Elizabeth Davis, who has lived in Oman for decades, opened at the Diplomatic Club on Tuesday, drawing diplomats, artists and cultural enthusiasts.

Titled Silver in Oman, the month-long exhibition features 45 works spanning paintings, mixed-media pieces on wood and sculptures. The collection is unified by a restrained silver palette that reflects both the material and symbolic significance of silver in Omani culture.

The exhibition was inaugurated by H E Ana Escrogima, the US Ambassador to Oman.

Elizabeth said the concept for the exhibition took shape after she attended a workshop on creative imagination at the National Museum. The experience prompted her to reconsider silver not simply as a medium, but as a visual language embedded in Omani heritage. Each work is rendered entirely in shades of silver, drawing connections between art, memory and tradition.

Known for her experimental approach, Elizabeth has incorporated unconventional materials such as paper, plastic bottles, wrapping paper, glass beads, medicine capsules and plastic wrap. By reworking everyday and discarded objects, she transforms them into layered compositions that quietly engage with ideas of sustainability while elevating the ordinary.

“There is a strong influence of Omani culture in my work as I have been here for a long time and have always been enchanted by the landscape, culture and people,” Elizabeth said. “I have always been influenced by the Impressionism movement, and most of my work is rooted in that sensibility.”

She added that her creative process is intuitive rather than structured. “The idea develops slowly, but once the concept is clear, the execution can be quick. It depends entirely on my mood,” she said, noting that her three daughters-in-law are her first audience and most candid critics.

Reflecting on the theme, Elizabeth described silver in Oman as an exploration beyond adornment. “Forged by skilled artisans, each piece carries stories of protection, status and celebration. From anklets that echo across courtyards to necklaces worn on wedding days, silver marks life’s passages with grace,” she said, adding that the exhibition is a tribute to Omani craftsmanship and enduring cultural identity.

Among the standout works is Silver Seas, a mixed-media piece inspired by Oman’s coastline. Created using glass beads, medicine capsules and plastic wrap, the work captures the shimmer of light on water, evoking the country’s long-standing relationship with the sea.