As the international art scene continues to find its way to Dubai with Art Dubai this month, seven locally-based artists match and challenge these standards in a multi-media exhibition converging around the idea of 'the fleeting moment'.
Opening on Sunday 15 March, the exhibition will feature the latest works by a group of professional and established Dubai-based artists showing contemporary painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and video. The diverse group of artists all address their own themes in their art. The works, however, are all related in their reference to 'the fleeting moment'; the passing of someone on the street, the opportunity taken or missed, the instant in time that is recorded.
The exhibition is an intriguing and thought-provoking one, and the works connect with the viewer on a universal level. Sarah Lahti, one of the featured artists describes the theme eloquently when she writes:
"We look at this recording for an instant, a minute, maybe even five minutes. Sometimes the impression stays with us, sometimes it fades away. Sometimes the constant din of a city that never stops regains control of our senses, and the fleeting moment is just that.".
"As Dubai's increasingly makes a name for itself internationally", says DUCTAC's Fathima Mohiuddin, "it is important to acknowledge and celebrate the talent that has lived here in Dubai all along. As an organization that nurtures an appreciation for the arts in the local community, one of our many aims is to back our locally-based artists. This group in particular, meet a high standard".
Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre is located on Level 2 of The Mall of The Emirates.
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THAT FLEETING MOMENT
Monday 16 - Wednesday 25 March 2009
For further information, to arrange interviews or photo shoots, please contact:
FATHIMA MOHIUDDIN (Visual Arts & Special Projects Manager),
Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre on 04 341 4777 (ext. 314) or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
THE ARTISTS
Roberto Lopardo, Michael Bray, Sarah Lahti, Elizabeth Monoian & Rob Ferry, Marcelo Lima, Saba Qizilbash and Ken Kurtis. All living and working in Dubai, these artists from diverse backgrounds are formally trained and accomplished professionals.
DUBAI COMMUNITY THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE
Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre is the first modern, non profit, cross-community multi-artform creative centre in the Gulf. The Centre was officially opened on 1 November 2006 by HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
Located on Level 2 of Mall of the Emirates, the Centre occupies around 80,000 sq. ft and includes a 543 seat theatre, 200 seat studio theatre, art gallery, dance studios, rehearsal rooms, artists' studios, classrooms, mosaic and pottery workshops, and food and beverage facilities. Also on site are the Centre For Musical Arts, The Old Library and Arts Materials Shop.
The Centre is host to some 100 classes a week, local, national and international shows, artists, productions and performances. Facilities are available for hire performances, seminars, workshops and presentations.
Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre does not receive any funding. It relies on the generous support of Sponsors and Patrons, and on income generated through the hire of its facilities. The Centre is currently fundraising to support its artistic programme, educational and outreach work.
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