A Watercolour Experience: Shimha Shakeeb at The Ritz-Carlton

Experience the Art of the Ocean: The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Collaborates with Local Artist Shimha Shakeeb The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, is delighted to announce a new & thrilling collaboration with celebrated Maldivian artist Shimha Shakeeb, who will be the resort's in-house artist for 2025. Through this collaboration combines art, culture, & ocean conservation, providing guests with an engaging & visually great experience while they stay at the resort. Shimha, renowned for her breathtaking watercolor images of the Maldives' ocean life, will bring her signature artistic vision to the resort through a combination of opportunities. From specially crafted exhibitions to uniquely personalized guest experiences, this collaboration invites guests to appreciate the beauty of the Maldives through the artistic vision. One of the stand-outs of this project is the production of a personalized Fish ID book, which will inform and inspire visitors to the area about the area's incredible marine biodiversity. Illustrated with Shimha's beautiful watercolors, the book will be an engaging introduction to the sea life, combining scientific knowledge with artistic vision. Outside of the book, Shimha's artwork will be displayed throughout the resort, from the Marine Centre and Ritz Kids spaces, reinforcing the relationship between visitors and the rich ecosystems that envelop them. In order to give guests a personal look at her creative endeavors, she will also create interactive art events, such as painting classes and small cocktail parties. This partnership is a celebration of Maldivian culture, nature, and local inventiveness rather than merely a work of art. Through this effort, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, further demonstrates its dedication to indigenous artist support while bringing about an enhanced appreciation for the island's natural beauty. If you are an art connoisseur, a nature buff, or perhaps just in pursuit of an enriched and unlikley experience, this union assures to lend your luxury island holiday an unbreakable piece of artistry.