Winners of Abu Dhabi Art Wings Project announced

Abu Dhabi - Winning designs to be sold.

Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority has announced the winners of the 2015 edition of the long-running Abu Dhabi Art Wings Project.
The Abu Dhabi Art Wings Project is just one of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority's initiatives supporting emerging creative professionals in the UAE. The Wing Project is an initiative where emerging Emirati artists and designers recreate the Abu Dhabi Art 'Wing' logo.
The winners' designs will be displayed at Abu Dhabi Art fromNovember 18 - 21, and the winning designs will be sold at Abu Dhabi Art retail store "Artyfact".
Here are the winners:
Aleya Al Hammadi
Abu Dhabi-based Aleya Al Hammadi, a 24-year-old freelance designer, who graduated from Zayed University in 2015, with a Bachelor's degree in CCMS and Multimedia Design. Al Hammadi volunteered for the Peer Assistant Leader (PAL) Centre and Zayed University Middle East Film Festival, and interned at the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Hosn Festival. As part of her internship at DED (2014) she worked in the Communication Department in conjunction with the creative team. At the Qasr Al Hosn Festival (2015), she worked for the sentimental scrapbook section and at the Inspiring Courtyard in the Cultural Foundation Building. She displayed one of her projects about Abu Dhabi International Airport - Terminal 1 at the Lest We Forget exhibition. Al Hammadi was also part of two clubs in University (Korean Club (2010-11) and Robotics Club (2011-12).
Amna Ahmed Al Suwaidi
Amna Al Suwaidi has a vast working experience in graphic designing. Al Suwaidi's said: "To create my illustrations, I give myself enough time to hover around the texts, colours, and shapes. As an artist, I am inspired by my daily life, culture, and my country's vision. I love attending to small details, playing with the colour tones and placing several layers on my canvas to make it look alive. The final result of my painting needs to show and express the idea and the message I need to convey to the viewer. I always challenge myself in reaching my goals and this always leads me to aim higher and to excel in what I am doing.
Hamad Rahma Al Falasi
Hamad Al Falasi believes Digital Photography helped him foray into the art scene. In 2005 he embarked on the digital media and started capturing daily life around him while travelling. Art for Hamad is a matter of taste, the more he strives for uniqueness the more he conquers areas that people hardly recognise. Hamad also likes to experiment with geometry and calligraphy, however most of his artworks are self-portraits, depicting unique ideas and concepts, and each artwork comes with an appropriate documentation as a quote or poem. Experimentation is a way of identifying new themes, based on which his next artwork evolves as he prefer his artwork to deliver anonymous and ambiguous messages, allowing the viewer to create their own interpretation. Hamad's interest falls mainly in the tradition and culture of the UAE.

Hessa Ahmed Al Joker
In 2008, Hessa Al Joker and her sister Fatma established their own clothing-line for women "Pearla". Ever since then, she has been creating pieces based on the stories and fantasies from her imaginations from childhood. Al Joker was an intern at the 54th Venice Biennale in 2011, and helped organise the event. In 2014, she exhibited her latest work at an exhibition at Rira Gallery, which was held in collaboration with Baume and Mercier.
Marwa Ahmed Al Shehhi
Marwa Al Shehhi is a graphic designer with a deep-seated interest in visual arts and aesthetic designs. She attended Zayed University in 2007 and finished a degree in Graphic Design. At university, she was a very hardworking, punctual and innovative student. In 2014, she had the opportunity to work with YAS Digital Media company located in TwoFour54 offices and continues to hone her skills and perfect her craft. She pushes her boundaries to think out of the box and executes creative and unique designs. Al Shehhi develops a healthy working relationship with her clients and enjoys working on timeless, appropriate and memorable visual brands.
Marwa Ahmed Al Maskari
Marwa Ahmed Al Maskari graduated from the Higher Colleges of Technology with a Bachelor's degree in Business Accounting. She has worked as a cultural guide at the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque, introducing tourists to Islamic architecture. An employee of Etihad Airways, Al Maskari continues to volunteer for events by organising employee workshops and forums. She was also a part of Expo 2015 event held at Etihad Airways. Apart from working and volunteering, she is also interested in reading and is very passionate about the arts such as painting, graphic designing, crafting, photography and music. Al Maskari will continue to pursue her dreams of becoming an extraordinary artist with the motto, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
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