Interdisciplinary Social Research

The increasing reliance on visual and artistic platforms for cultural representation has transformed how societies preserve identity and communicate social narratives. However, the evolving use of hybrid artistic practices presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly in representing cultural heritage, artistic techniques, and gender identities in visual culture. This review aimed to explore how the integration of mosaic art and oil painting techniques can influence the cultural representation of Omani women, particularly examining artistic practices, cultural symbolism, and gaps in current artistic research. A review was conducted considering studies that were published between 2019 and 2026, focusing on mosaic art techniques and oil painting practices. Key databases, including Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and academic journal repositories, were searched using a comprehensive set of keywords such as “mosaic art techniques,” “oil painting portraiture,” “hybrid art,” “mixed media art,” and “Omani women representation.” The 12 selected studies, including certain inclusion criteria in mosaic art research and cultural representation in visual arts, were incorporated. The findings revealed a positive relationship between hybrid artistic practices and cultural representation and visual storytelling in contemporary art. While hybrid art approaches strengthen artistic representation and cultural identity, addressing research gaps in interdisciplinary practices, the limited focus on Omani women, and the need for expanded experimental methodologies remain essential for advancing the academic understanding of hybrid visual arts.