Creating abstract shapes made out of aluminium truss and scaffolding poles, inspired by the shape of sails and sailing boats, the artist [...]

Designed by Zeinab AlHashemi

Born and based in Dubai, AlHashemi is a conceptual artist specialising in site specific installations, modern sculpture and public space art. Throughout AlHashemi’s practice, the only constant found in her work is her on going search on the topic of space and time. Shedding light on the history of place to take part in the making of the outcome. It is a ritual of nomadic search for inspiration in the area of where her art displayed. Through this search, AlHashemi finds her medium, deconstructs it and reconstruct it again to bring the exterior in on what usually would be overlooked.

"Material state:

Truss
tr?s/
noun
noun: truss; plural noun: trusses

a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure."

The sculpture of the sails made out of scaffolding metal poles comes from the series of work the artist has been exploring. Inspired in part by the Emirate’s graceful and historic Arabic dhow sailing boats, and part by our city’s constant evolution through transformative construction.

The conceptual idea comes from the artist’s search for her story in relation to space and time of the given locations. AlHashemi’s practice focuses on shedding light on the history of the place to take part in the making of the outcome. That ritual of nomadic search for inspiration in the area of where her art is being displayed. Through this search, AlHashemi finds her medium, deconstructs it, and reconstructs it again to bring the exterior in on what usually would be overlooked.

Creating abstract shapes made out of aluminium truss and scaffolding poles, inspired by the shape of sails and sailing boats, the artist applies negative space sculpture to define the object with a construction inspired scaffolding metal pole frame. The sail captures a moment of work-in-process. The moment of an unfinished work, yet it is in the state of ‘happening’. The Truss symbolises the state of any form or object trusting the fundamental history of itself, forming a necessary base and core to provide protection and support.

Supported by City Walk by Meraas

Through its destinations in Dubai, Meraas has built platforms that inspire creativity, showcase art from the region and make it accessible to the Residents and visitors of Dubai. It's endeavor is to make art accessible and promote a culture for its appreciation.


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