Artists from the UAE are exhibiting their work at the Revelations International Biennial of Crafts and Creation in France as part of the UAE’s attempts to promote the country’s beautiful arts and culture.
The event, which takes place every two years, is a tribute to artists from all over the world. The Biennial, which began on June 9 and will end on June 12, is one of the most influential of its kind. It will be held at the Temporary Grand Palais.
Revelations Ateliers d’Art de France, which represents 281 French fine crafts, is the brains behind the International Biennial of Crafts and Creation. Furthermore, the event’s platform gives significant economic assistance to the sector.
For instance, the UAE-based Gasah Studio, which is exhibiting its works, engages with local craftspeople “to construct a light item inspired by the architecture of fossil dune formations found in UAE settings.” Clay and Al Safeefa are both reworked to produce an organic light concept with a craft foundation.”
Then there’s Jawaher Al-khayyal, a product and interior designer who focuses on traditional workmanship and “tales from the past.” Her work is infused with a strong feeling of nostalgia, which she uses to create unique and compelling user experiences.
Finally, Ayesha Hadir of the United Arab Emirates, who is also attending the event, feels that oral history should be preserved. She defends the cause of the UAE’s traditional stories of struggles during the era of pearl diving and fishing, which served as the country’s sole source of income before it became prosperous.
“We imagined an event that would commemorate the strength and creative vitality of material artists around the world,” Aude Tahon, President of Ateliers d’Art de France and President of Révélations, said on the website. We wanted to go beyond craftsmanship, unveil current creation, and encourage tomorrow’s talents with this one-of-a-kind event. Material artists express a vision of society that makes decisions about its future, and they offer a different way of life: creating, passing on, and lasting!”