Al Thuraya's innovative artwork, Zayed the Founder, has been awarded the first prize for the 2019 KODA Art Design Award - for the category of Institutional Art. The internationally recognized award recognizes successful and innovative projects that integrate the artistic aspect of interior, architectural and space design. the public.
This award is in addition to the achievements that culminated in this work of art, which represented a significant addition to the cultural scene in the UAE, as one of the most prominent architectural monuments in the world, where he has won two awards, the award «Best Outdoor and Indoor Lighting Project» and «Best Innovative Lighting Project» In 2018, it was part of the 13th Middle East Lighting Fair.
Thuraya's innovation lies in the use of geometric shapes with regular figures arranged from the bottom up and coordinated in a symmetrical and innovative manner created by the international artist Ralph Helmick, whose creativity was inspired by the vision of the founding father. In a way that mimics the stars in the sky, which still radiate light and guide us to the right path, thus expressing his eternal vision «God bless his soul», which still illuminates the future of future generations.
Amina Al Hammadi, head of the cultural tours department, said that this three-dimensional artwork weighs more than 250 tons and is characterized by a unique dynamic character designed within a triangular wing with dimensions of 30x30 meters and a series of regular geometric shapes consisting of 1327 figures. These shapes are known as 'Platonic figures' famous for their beauty, geometric uniformity and unique three-dimensional dimensions at the level of mathematical calculations.Thuraya creates a distinctive artistic experience during the evening, where the objects radiate at night using 2019 lamp, to project In light of the inspirational legacy of Sheikh Zayed, the lighthouse of the nation that the people of the UAE are still enlightened by its wisdom.
She added that this innovative work of art is one of the most important elements that are explained in the cultural tours, through which they highlight and highlight the noble values and human exploits of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, “God bless his soul”, and provide an opportunity for future generations to communicate deeply and connect. Closer to Zaid Al-Khair and to know his visions and ideas, achievements and good impact at the level of the state and the world, and inspired his vision to complete the march of progress and prosperity of the United Arab Emirates.
The geometric shapes radiate to form the features of Sheikh Zayed in a way that mimics the stars in the sky, which still radiate light and guide us to the right path.