Dubai: Five Emirati artists create new work of art installed in a public garden – News
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A work of art depicting seven pillars joined by a series of bands has been unveiled in the Al Hudaiba public garden, overlooking the Etihad Museum and Union House. The installation, titled “Union of Artists”, was spearheaded by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in collaboration with Art Dubai.
The artwork was created by five pioneering Emirati artists, who were selected from more than 250 invited works through Dubai Culture and Art Dubai’s open call in January last year.
They were inspired by Areesh construction, a traditional UAE architecture that uses intertwined palm leaves to create houses and furniture, among other things. The leaves are more intertwined during the winter to keep the cold out and in the summer they have more space to let air in.
According to the artists, the construction of Areesh reflects collective effort, collaboration and cohesion, just like the UAE society. It also symbolizes the perfect integration of palm branches and ropes, signifying the unity and mutual support woven into the intricate fabric of society.
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The installation was made as part of the Dubai Public Art initiative through which Dubai Culture aims to enhance visual culture in the city. The goal of the strategy is to transform Dubai’s streets, neighborhoods and public areas into tourist and cultural destinations, showcasing works of art, sculptures, paintings, murals and art installations.
About the work of art
The installation ‘Union of Artists’ delves into the relationship between tension and balance and recurring elements in the works of these artists who have ingeniously crafted a visually captivating artistic sculpture, where seven pillars symbolize the united spirit that unites the people of the Arab Emirates Joined. These pillars represent themes such as teamwork, cooperation, equality, solidarity and cohesion.
The five artists who worked on the installation are Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim, a pioneering experimental artist; Shaikha Al Mazrou, professor of visual arts at New York University in Abu Dhabi; Asma Belhamar, assistant professor at the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries, Zayed University; Khaled Albanna, who uses collage techniques to explore themes related to the history of the United Arab Emirates and its rapid transformation; and Afra Al Dhaheri, who is inspired by her upbringing in Abu Dhabi.
They collaborated to produce a single installation that brings together their creative ideas and artistic visions. They employed various artistic practices while conveying the concept of unity and cooperation among themselves.
All five shared that they wanted to combine their unique experiences and knowledge into a single installation, with a shared interest in expressing their individual visions and points of view. “Our ultimate goal was to create an engaging art installation that would spark the community’s imagination, inspired by the unity of the seven emirates,” they said in a joint statement.
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