The 5th edition of the Revelations International Biennial of Crafts and Creation in Paris features a group of eight Emirati artists. The event honors French and international innovation by bringing together artisans and creative professionals in a single arena for discussion.
The artists are members of the House of Artisans in the United Arab Emirates, which exhibits the country’s efforts to preserve its historic cultural environment through the preservation of its crafts.
Shaikha Al Ali, designer and founder of Gasah Studio; artist Ayesha Hadhir; interior designer Jawaher Al Khayyal; designer and founder of Asateer, Mohammed Al Suwaidi; Azza Al Sharif, founder of gumash studio, textile and product designer; and Ghaya Bin Mesmar, product designer at Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, are among the artists featured in the House of Artisans showcase.
“The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s House of Artisans is committed to constant communication with different cultures while contributing to the crafts and design ecosystem that supports knowledge exchange,” stated Salama Al Shamsi, Director of House of Artisans. The UAE’s talented artisans will share the UAE’s story at the Révélations International Biennial, in line with the department’s efforts to protect the emirate’s traditional crafts and support local artisans in developing their skills, in line with Abu Dhabi’s efforts to support the Culture and Creative Industries sector.”
Each artist is displaying work that is inspired by the country’s natural environment and raw materials. Talli – needlework made using traditional fishing nets, ropes, and beads, to palm frond weaving
