Patterns, Interactive Installation by the Emirati Artist Azza Al Qubaisi

A pattern of three floral compositions, connecting the cold industrial feel with inviting hospitality of the seating area

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the Cultural Affairs Department at the Sharjah Department of Culture has organised the 22nd edition of the Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival, which runs until January 21, 2020.

The Sharjah Art Museum hosts 31 exhibitions by Emirati, Arab and international artists. This edition includes 241 artworks by 108 artists from 31 countries, from the United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and neighbouring Arab countries, as well as Columbia, Italy, the United Kingdom, Belarus, Australia, and Argentina.

HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the exhibition 'Patterns' by Azza Al Qubaisi at the Sharjah Art Museum.

Azza Al Qubaisi presents her installation to HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah / Photo Courtesy of Sharjah Department of Culture

An interactive installation titled 'Patterns', by the Emirati artist Azza Al Qubaisi is currently on view at the Sharjah Art Museum. The installation invites visitors to discuss the use of geometry in connection to floral design. The visitors can socialize and connect while observing the artwork, which is visually divided into three parts. Six illuminated pieces of various heights, in golden colour, remind us of multi-story buildings. Each line is symbolizing a new floor. In front of them, twelve blue shapes, dressed in velvet fabric, are shaped in a floral pattern. The third part of this intriguing artwork blends the two and represents a comfortable seating area. All parts together combine a pattern of three floral compositions, connecting the cold industrial feel with inviting hospitality of the seating area.

The colour palette that the artist used for this artwork contains various shades of blue and gold, consistent with the use of Islamic patterns throughout history. The beams of light make this installation visually very appealing.

Azza Al Qubaisi in the middle of the installation / Photo Â© Islamic Arts Magazine

Azza Al Qubaisi in the seating area / Photo Â© Islamic Arts Magazine

Patterns, the installation view / Photo Â© Islamic Arts Magazine

The artist is well known for her jewellery, sculpture, and product design. Azza Al Qubaisi studied Silversmithing, Jewellery and Allied Crafts at the London Guildhall University. She has a Master's in Cultural and Creative Industries from HCT-CERT Abu Dhabi.

Al Qubaisi exhibited locally and internationally in group and solo exhibitions. She represented UAE in "A 1001 Steps Festival" in Helsinki, Finland 2004, and she was the first artist to exhibit at DIFC in 2005. She was awarded locally and internationally. She is the winner of the British Council YCE Award and Emirates Woman Award in Business and Social Contributions Categories.

The interactive installation titled 'Patterns' at the Sharjah Art Museum will run until January 21, 2020.