With more than 90 pieces produced using Tashkeel’s cutting-edge facilities by its members, artist-in-residences, workshop instructors and participants, as well as recent exhibitors and even clients, the 12th edition of the annual “Made in Tashkeel” exhibition provides a snapshot of the diverse art and design outcomes in the UAE’s ever-expanding creative community. ‘Made in Tashkeel,’ a standout exhibition of the UAE’s summer art calendar, is on display from June 28 through August 31.
Through a collaboration of established working artists and emerging personalities in the UAE’s creative environment, “Made in Tashkeel” celebrates its most diverse line-up of artists and designers ever. Their work is produced in a variety of media, from jewellery and textiles to architecturally inspired designs and photographs, and it reflects their diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
The majority of the “Made in Tashkeel ” submissions were created entirely or partially using Tashkeel’s facilities, specialized tools, and artist workspaces. For instance, the work of calligrapher Ibraheem Khamayseh emerged from the 3D workshop, while the printmaking resources at Tashkeel were fully utilised by Palestinian artists Areen Hassan and Solimar Miller. Jehan Ali, Sharifa Al Shashmi, and Karam Hoar used an Epson Surecolor P9000 from Tashkeel to print their artworks, while Rima Moukahal, CharLes, Hadil Moufti, an artist from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Lia Staehlin, a jeweller, and Chie Nakano from Japan worked in studios at both Tashkeel Nad Al Sheba and Al Fahidi.
For many people who grew up in and around the Middle East, the work of Tashkeel member and Emirati artist Badr Abbas brings back fond memories of popular culture. Morvarid Mohammad, the exhibition’s youngest artist, is 14 years old and works in both oil and watercolor. Visitors to Made in Tashkeel may also explore items created as part of the Tanween Design Programme, a nine-month initiative by Tashkeel to encourage designers to draw inspiration from the United Arab Emirates. In conjunction with Nidanin Woodwork, Tanween Almuna and designer Khawla Al Balooshi will display woodworking concepts developed in Tashkeel.
From 9 am to 8 pm, Sunday through Thursday, “Made in Tashkeel” is on display at the organization’s Nad Al Sheba facility until August 31.
The 12th iteration of Made in Tashkeel honors the ability and knowledge of the creative community to manufacture, create, and explore. I’m happy and honored to be a part of this show since I think Tashkeel is one of the most significant elements of the UAE’s art community and I’m eager to take part in their workshops and activities.
