S Devlin has worked with creative Emirati women with determination and will

The director of the National Day Show: “Planting the Union” reflects the beauty and cultural richness of the Emirates

Devlin designed the closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London ... and the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Archives

S Devlin, the world-renowned art director who designed the live visualization, to be presented on the occasion of the celebration of the 49th National Day of the UAE, revealed how she immersed herself in Emirati culture.

She also spoke about her work alongside a team of talented Emirati creative people, to present a creative vision pulsing with life.

S. Devlin showed how she was influenced by the rich history and culture of the UAE, and spoke about the natural beauty that the country abounds.

While the full details of the December 2nd show, which will be broadcast live to millions around the world, are still kept confidential, what was previously mentioned by the show's designers is that mangroves were a source of inspiration during the design phase.

Devlin, who is known for creating massive performing sculptures and offering environments that integrate music, language and light, said the main feature of this show would be a "luminous moving sculpture surrounded by the sea."

Devlin, who previously designed the closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, said: “For the first time, I got to know Abu Dhabi and the culture of the UAE, through the global work teams at the Expo, and work teams Participating in the celebration of the 49th National Day, an event that took me on a wonderful tour across all the seven emirates of the country, and I met with those with expertise in all aspects of Emirati culture and history, in addition to learning about the rich geographical diversity in the UAE.

She added, “What struck me is the creativity of Emirati women, who are distinguished by the spirit of will and determination within the work team.

I can say that, being a newcomer to Emirati culture, I did not expect the presence of so many women in the creative teams. ”

Devlin spent a lot of time studying the aesthetics of the mangroves on the shores of the UAE.

The live performance is accompanied by a tribute to the founding fathers of the United Arab Emirates, and the presentation highlights the gains that have been achieved thanks to the Federation.

Precautionary measures

In line with the preventive and precautionary measures and measures implemented by the UAE, the committee was keen to apply the highest health and safety standards to ensure the safety of all participants in the event, including conducting "Covid-19" checks for all teams and crews participating in the show.

The event has been planned so that anyone can safely enjoy watching it from home.

• Show streamed live to millions across the Emirates and the world.

• The axis of the "display" will be an illuminated sculpture surrounded by the sea.

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