Canvas and Culture: World Art Dubai
Art was always something I was fond of, being an artist myself, I was intrigued to visit World Art Dubai, a cultural hub for various artist, and a picturesque scenery that featured over 140 international galleries from five continents. It was a heart-warming experience; being able to see a 'world' full of talented artist all in one place, and large canvas paintings across the walls were all breathtaking.
Over 10,000 visitors and about 3000 artworks, this event was no small thing. It is a great platform for people to communicate with artists one-on-one and view their art in a different perspective. With the outstanding masterpieces, it was a hard decision to choose which piece I liked best, from monochrome paintings to colorful abstract and fine art, I was mesmerized by the great talent presented on the day. I was able to speak to a few about their art which allowed me to learn more about their cultural background as a way of understanding their stories behind the art. Whether it was the artist's story or an idea that came across their minds, these artists always had a great concept behind their work. This day full of creativity and inspiration offered more than just art for sale, it offered creative learning workshops, World Art Dubai Awards, Live Art Demonstrations from the best artist around the globe, and so much more.
One of my favourite artist I came across was Jeff Murray.The first piece I saw on the wall stuck my attention, a piece that defined a 'perfect art' landscape, done in black and white, looked like a landscape from a bird's eye view. Went closer to look only to realise it was a beautiful piece of 'The City of the Middle East.' Truly 'a creator of abstract illusions.' I gazed into this fantastic piece of art, seeing the drawing of Burj Khalifa; ever so detailed it was reminded me of how lucky I was to be living in this extraordinary place. His pieces looked almost unreal, showing the immense land of Dubai, reminding me of its various culture. It was clear that the event was more than just a piece of art, but a combination of diversity and a learning experience through artistic stories.
