Cartoons, and unique art experiences presented by Cartoon Art, which opened in Dubai yesterday for animation lovers, allowing artists from within the UAE and abroad to showcase their artistic creations.

The seven-day exhibition offers an experience for adults and young animation enthusiasts to view the exhibits and see business secrets from a new perspective, including the work of monitoring the diversity of races in the UAE, coexistence on the land and the effects of the media media platforms.

The exhibition, which is located in the Al Quoz 1 area in Dubai, is the first of its kind in the Middle East dedicated to the art of animation, caricature, and illustrations of the book and other forms of art and the visitors have the opportunity to identify the sources of inspiration for each artist and his tools relied upon to exit his work in its final form .

Ambassadors of Peace

"The best of Carton Art is the informal atmosphere of artists and the public, and it provides creators with the space they need to showcase their artwork, and we hope it will be part of future events for exhibitions in the UAE," said Melvin Matthew, organizer of the exhibition.

"We accept different forms of media, such as traditional paint and ink, digital print and video, and we provide a platform for artists, both regional and international, to showcase and sell their artwork," he said. "Carton Art has become the headquarters of the International Watercolor Society."

"The exhibition has attracted more than 50 Emirati artists and residents to showcase their unique work styles, which are based on their creativity in satirical cartoons." We hope Cartoon Arts is an ideal venue for artists from all over the world, Ages and cultures, trying to be ambassadors of peace and friendship through the art of cartoons, and all other forms of art ».

Major markets

Ahmed Al Awadhi, who takes part in four panels at the exhibition, said: "Dubai has all the ingredients to qualify as the most important art market in the Middle East, and the exhibition is one of the most prominent platforms that provides ample space for creative artists in animation. , In addition to allowing them to connect with a group of amateur and professional painters, and learn about their creative work from all over the world »

He pointed out that he is participating in paintings called "The Wall of Happiness", which draws the smile of four children belonging to the human dynasties that reflect the diversity of the population that characterizes the nature of the population in the UAE, to show their smile the spirit of harmony tolerance and peace and security of these children in the UAE.

High flexibility

The artist Mahmoud Safwat was keen to participate in Cartoon Art in six sarcastic drawings expressing his personality and mood, relying on the black ink in all his works, believing that the art of cynicism is like the bullet that strikes the human being laughing and crying at the same time.

Safwat added that "the art of caricature is characterized by high flexibility, easy to use and move in other cultural vessels, and the web, especially the social networking site (Facebook) one of the most important platforms that have helped to spread widely in recent times, the site has become like a huge and diverse caricature For thousands of works drawn by professional and amateur painters in the Arab world and beyond. "

Effects of communication sites .. Present

Khaled Al-Jabri expressed his happiness to participate in Cartoon Art, adding: "I have been keen to participate in four paintings reflecting the effects of social networking sites on the owner, and the isolation imposed on many."

Al-Jabri stressed that the cartoonist must be a good follower of what is happening in the community, and what is going on among the people, from the interests of the public draws his ideas and drawings.

"The caricature is one of the most difficult arts, and 80 percent of its success is based on the idea that it is the most difficult thing to do," he said. By the artist, and 20% on mastering the painting ».

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Artists showcase their work and creative styles at the show.