Dubai: Art4you Gallery Dubai presented a collective sea art exhibition entitled ‘AQUA LIFE – Wonders of the sea and Underworld’ as part of the Sea Month concluded recently. The UAE’s art community was eager to witness an exhibition of thoughtful work, which had great value in the modern world. The community benefited from this event by being more aware of the growing threat posed by significant climatic variations and how these changes have a profound impact on our seas, which were the primary source of life, as well as marine life.
‘Aqua Life,’ curated by Jesno Jackson, included work by a group of exceptional artists who dived deep into the ocean of their creative minds and souls and translated the concept in their own distinct techniques and genres. The interpretations range from soft waves and lovely, joyous marine animals to flowing abstract seascapes and crystalline beauty. Since the dawn of time, painters have been inspired by the unique nature of sunrises and sunsets, as well as by maritime themes and marine life. Water has always been a favorite subject for many artists due to its numerous moods, tides, ebb and flow, and its iridescent, colourful marine life. We hope that the diverse selection of artworks captivated the audience in a similar way.
Every person on the earth has a duty to contribute in some way to the preservation, maintenance, and improvement of our lovely planet. The goal of Aqua Life was to raise awareness of the precarious equilibrium that exists between humans and the ecosystem, particularly sea life. Man’s disregard for the environment can occasionally tip the scales, leading to disasters of various sizes. Therefore, our message was to celebrate the ocean and be aware of the problems that our lovely world is currently facing.
Aqua Life, was not yet another prepositional phrase that makes its way out of the ordinary. It was one that stirs fantasy, transcending its worldly picturesque setting into an existence of unresolved mystery…Imagine a tale that involves a living being or a mythological creature that is stranded on a beach. This was a group of 10 international artists who each had created her own story and visions from the sea, oceans all come together under one roof at a promising exhibition hosted by Picasso Gallery, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
The 10 Featured Artists were Jurgita Foster – Lithuania, Mesfer – UAE, Dima Albitar -Syria, Nissreen Esaifan – Egypt, Elena Butlo – Ukraine, Zena Yachoui – Lebanon, Reginy Eulenstein – Australia, Anila Krishna Kumar – India, Rafah Abdulrazzak- Syria and Ekaterina Sholomova – Russia.
The exhibition was graced by the presence of many VIP Guests – H E Laila Rahhal El Atfani, Mr. Abdulaziz Ahmad, H.E Yaqoob Al Ali, Lara Tabet, Roa Al Madani, Mohammed Ali, Zahra Al Darwish, Shiraz Shalwani, Joelle Shams, Latha Palthi, Fatima Hajjaj, Maktoum AlMarzooqi, Hanan Al Nuami, Lene Pieters, Lithuanian Embassy Officials and others.
The event was supported by sustainability partner – The Green Revolution with the ‘Aquatic Plants’ customised based on theme. The exhibition offered a comprehensive insight into the art and design practice of the SEA through works touching on a variety of techniques and made in a wide range of mediums. We SRY News were glad to be media partner for this event.
Art4you Gallery is a forum of visual artists, creatives, designers, and photographers. It is a bridge for artist, cultural practitioner, creative businesses, homegrown projects, art collectors, art enthusiasts, interior designers, art educators, and architects. Art4you has been organizing art events for over a decade and is well-known for bringing artists from all over the world together. Over 1100 multinational artists are a part of its art community.
The exhibition closed on Sept 25th, 2023 .
