On the wall of a Dewa substation in Al Wasl Road, a large mural of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has been discovered. The artwork is part of the ninth Dubai Street Museum initiative, and it was created by local and international artists.
Croatian portrait artist Lonac, best renowned for his large-scale photorealistic paintings, collaborated on the mural, as did Emirati digital artist Khalid Al Ramsi and Emirati calligrapher Mohammed Hussain Al Tamimi.
The painting, which measures 18 meters by 32 meters, depicts Sheikh Hamdan staring out of a plane window at the city’s most recognized attractions. The Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Emirates Towers, the Museum of the Future, and the Dubai Frame are among the constructions depicted to represent the degree of progress Dubai has seen over the last few decades.
The artwork is complemented by a calligraphic version of a verse written by Sheikh Hamdan about Dubai’s accomplishments, which he claims were only possible due to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai’s vision.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid established the Dubai Street Museum in 2016 with the goal of highlighting the emirate’s identity, values, and goals through installing public artworks throughout the city.
“Dewa is ecstatic to have collaborated with Brand Dubai on this latest mural project, which aims to enrich Dubai’s creative environment while also highlighting its modernity and status as an innovation hub,” said Khawla Al Mehairi, Dewa’s executive vice president of Strategy and Government Communications.
“The collaboration is part of Dewa’s efforts to help Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum realize his vision of transforming Dubai into an open museum that showcases the city’s character as one of the world’s fastest-growing and culturally diverse cities. The latest painting, which depicts Dubai’s architectural marvels, is a reflection of the city’s many accomplishments and continuous march toward advancement and greatness.”