As part of the ongoing art exhibition season in Dubai, Index Mall, a retail space part of Emirates Reit portfolio, announced its latest initiative, ‘Art in The Park’, shining a spotlight on artists of determination and their inclusion under the theme ‘Your Legacy’. The event that displays artworks by several artists was launched at the open-air park in Index Mall DIFC on March 22 and will run for a week.
Roshan Perera, 48, is a hearing-impaired artist who is part of the exhibition and involved in a live-painting project at the open-air venue in Index Mall, DIFC. Perera is involved in creating a spontaneous painting and will complete it this week when the event ends.
The exhibition features artworks curated by Legacy Art and Pupilar Institute. Highlighting a strong message of inclusion, with an artist of determination, Perera will be communicating with the visitors through a sign-language expert. The focus will be on four sentences: ‘We see you; We hear you; We are here for you, and Thank you.’
Supriya Chauhan, an aesthetic dentist, author, research scholar, and passionate life caster, who will be present throughout the week, spoke about the importance of sign language at the inauguration. She will create a sculpture of hand gestures for the four sentences in sign language and work towards creating a physical bridge between Perera and the visitors.
Commenting on the event, Magai Mouquet, the chairwoman of Equitativa (managing REIT), said: “We are thrilled to be able to offer our space to the local art scene and facilitate an inclusive experience that celebrates connectedness and community.
