United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, February 02 - 2005 at 15:28
Dubai's success is inspiring for artists of Emaar International Art Symposium 2005
Dubai is definitely the next business centre of the world, and it
needs events like the Emaar International Art Symposium to ensure that
art is not the missing link in the city's fast pace of development.
Caroline Ramersdorfer.
This was the view of Kemal Tufan from Turkey, a
participant of the sculpting contest at the Emaar International Art
Symposium 2005 which kicked off on January 12. Tufan's composition
titled 'Sailing of the Soul' features a sailing boat with intricately
carved bows symbolising a man's journey through life and can be seen at
the specially created area next to the Dubai World Trade Centre
Caroline Ramersdorfer from Austria expressed her delight at the
high calibre of talent which she has witnessed around her. The Austrian
artist is busy working on 'Inner View', a composition of 4 stone slabs
with columns sculpted in a row in such a manner that one can look right
through to the other end. Describing the variations of space and light
as her interpretation of truth, the Austrian artist invites the
spectators to draw their own views about her work.
Taher Shaykh Hokamaii, who participated last year, is working on
creating a 'Place of security' - an imposing structure created by four
tall columns of stone and envisioned as a sanctuary for flora and
fauna. A member of the faculty of art at Tehran University in Iran,
Hoamaii is a prominent sculptor having participated in leading art
symposiums in the region and worldwide since the last three decades.
Roland Mayer's sculpture depicts 'breeze' in both its tender and harsh
elements, and has been inspired by the local topography replete with
sand dunes and the desert wind. For Mayer, who hails from Germany, it
marks his first opportunity to work with artists from the Middle East
region
Sami Basbous from Lebanon has drawn inspiration from Emaar to
create his fascinating artwork. The three separately sculpted pieces
can be set in innovative ways to create different forms. The changing
forms, according to Basbous, are reflective of the new developments
which have been launched by the property major in quick succession over
the last two years.
All artists are busy putting finishing touches to their creations as
the contest draws to a close on February 6 (Sunday), which will be
marked by an exclusive prize giving ceremony at the Burj Dubai site.
The ongoing painting competition, being held at the Dubai Marina
promenade, concludes on the same day. Winners of both the contests
stand to win grand cash prizes totalling US$ 90,000.
Emirates is the official carrier for the Symposium, and flew in 70
artists from more than 50 countries to participant in the event, which
forms part of the ongoing Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). This year's
Symposium has been supervised by a panel of prominent artists including
Dr. Najat Makki, Obai Hattoum and Ayoob Al-Balooshi.
About Emaar Properties PJSC
Emaar Properties is a Public Joint Stock Company listed on the Dubai
Financial Market. With an asset base of US$7.7 billion including the
land bank, the Company's vision is 'Shaping the Future. Today' and
focuses on innovation, meticulous planning and the pursuit of
excellence. The Company has witnessed tremendous growth since its
inception in 1997 and boasts a rapidly growing tenant base. Currently,
it has several major real estate projects under various stages of
development including Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches, Emirates Hills,
The Views, The Meadows, The Springs, The Lakes, Hattan Homes, The
Greens, Emaar Towers and The Residences at Burj Dubai. Emaar has
started construction on its most ambitious project to date, the Burj
Dubai Development, which comprises The Burj Dubai, The Dubai Mall, The
Boulevard, The Old Town, man-made lakes, landscaped parks, etc. Emaar
was recently selected for inclusion in the newly created Dow Jones
Dubai International Financial Centre Arabia Titans Index. Emaar
currently represents 5.7% of this index, which comprises 50 blue-chip
companies throughout the region.
While Emaar continues to actively pursue expansion in its core
business of innovative, high quality real estate development, it has
diversified into related business lines to further build value for its
41,000 shareholders. In line with this corporate belief, Emaar also
owns and manages three subsidiaries – Dubai Bank, focused on retail and
commercial banking, EMRILL, a joint venture with the UK-based Carillion
which provides innovative property and facilities management services,
and its technology and communications company, Sahm Technologies. Emaar
is also the majority single shareholder in Amlak Finance, UAE's first
mortgage finance company.
For further information, please contact:
Iram Zaidi/ Lina Anani
ASDA'A Public Relations
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Middle East and North Africa
Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971-4-3355969,
Fax: +971-4-3356080
Emaar Properties
David D'Souza
Tel: +971-4-367-3566
Fax: +971-4-367-3705
Christine H. Andersen, Assistant News Editor Wednesday, February 02 - 2005 at 15:28 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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