In line with the strategy of art in public places to make Dubai an open and international art fair
The murals of "Sikka 2022"... Landmarks adorning the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood
The murals will become part of the Al Fahidi neighborhood and will not be removed after the festival ends.
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The walls of the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood in Dubai, which hosts the activities of the tenth edition of the “Sikka Art and Design Festival”, an initiative of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), are inspiring spaces for many promising artists who unleashed their imaginations in creating murals inspired by the spirit of the place. It enhances the cultural, civilizational and aesthetic heritage of the Emirate.
The Director of the Sikka Art and Design Festival 2022, Noor Khalfan Al Roumi, indicated that as part of the strategy of art in public places implemented by the authority, which aims to make Dubai an open and global art exhibition, with exceptional and unique artistic experiences, "Dubai Culture" was keen to commission young artists. Graffiti specialists in order to enrich this year's edition of the festival with inspiring murals in line with its slogan "We celebrate art, we celebrate prosperity."
She stressed that these murals will become part of the Al Fahidi neighborhood, and will not be removed after the end of the festival, to be evidence of the thriving creative movement in the emirate, enhance the aesthetic of the place, and allow the public to taste art everywhere and not only within art galleries, which enhances Dubai's position as a destination for tourism. This is in line with the "Dubai Destinations - Art Season" campaign, which was launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council.
The festival, which started on March 15 and will last for 10 days, includes seven wonderful and innovative murals in style and theme, executed by male and female artists from the UAE and the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, led by Emirati artist Sakkaf Al Hashimi, whose work “The Tree of Jamal Al Fahidi” embodies his vision. To spread peace, beauty and love through his artwork.
On his mural, he says: “The Al-Fahidi Tree of Beauty;
It is an interactive three-dimensional mural, the idea of which came from this year’s theme (Sikka) inspired by the Al Fahidi tree, which expresses the roots of this exhibition, which has grown and spread the beauty of art with it over its successive sessions.
In another mural of the festival, the Chinese artist of Malaysian origin "Yung Kong Yong" in his work called "The Tree of Wisdom" combines the abstract and figurative styles.
Young's mural centers on wisdom as a human value whose essence is to explore the roots of creativity and knowledge.
He believes that a single idea can grow and expand, as the idea spreads as a “contagion.”
As for the mural “A-Live” by the Russian artist Evgenia Silvina and the Belgian artist Grimm van Gestel, it gives another dimension to the place, where energy flows between mind, soul and body, allowing us to choose between either being creative or being destructive.
Android personality brings its vision to the world by presenting multiple perceptions and realities, shedding light on a vibrant world brimming with creative possibilities.
As for the Bahraini artist, Mahmoud Al-Sharqawi, known by his artistic name “Hofele”, he formulated through his mural “Tech Nash” a compromise between heritage and technology, in an invitation to seize joy from both.
The “Brotherhood” mural by artists Anne-Laurie Romagny and Robin Chloe Azadeh takes visitors on a fashion tour of the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood.
The artwork is characterized by its distinctive feminine character;
It is a mixture of traditions, cultures and street style in a colorful style.
The mural “Najm of music is more beautiful with you” by the Egyptian artist residing in Bahrain, Brihan Al-Ashmawy, represents the concept of convergence between the spirit of culture and contemporary innovations.
She explains her idea, saying: “Innovations in the fields of technology, experiences and modern trends have become an influential part in various aspects of life;
From work, entertainment, communication and relationships, with which traditional lifestyles are transformed into more advanced ones and give a more optimistic view of life.
My mural is in keeping with the festival's motto and Al Fahidi's spirit, as it explores the beauty that comes from blending ancient and contemporary.
Al Fahidi becomes a visual reference when Western and Middle Eastern cultures cross borders.”
With the participation of the New Zealand Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, a 20-meter mural will be displayed to the public in Al Seef, as an extension of the Sikka Art and Design Festival, before being shipped back to New Zealand.
This mural was completed from January 27 to 31 in Al Forsan Park at Expo 2020.
This artistic revitalization was introduced by the entertainment and culture sector of the New Zealand Pavilion in keeping with the theme of caring for people and place.
• 7 beautiful and innovative murals in style and theme, executed by male and female artists from the Emirates and the Cooperation Council.
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