Sharjah: Various works of art by students, reflecting the cultural identity of the UAE, are being displayed at the Sharjah Heritage Museum.
The exhibition, titled Sharjah in my Heart features the works of 10 students from the University of Sharjah, which include paintings, digital prints on canvas and items of clothing — all inspired by the museum’s extensive and varied heritage collection.
The exhibition is being held under the patronage of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and organised by the Sharjah Museums Department (SMD).
Manal Ataya, Director-General of SMD, said: “We’re very excited to be displaying the work of students for the very first time in an exhibition at the museum.
“The students enjoyed a tour of the museum and were asked to create contemporary art influenced by what they had seen. They’ve come up with some truly inspiring designs that evoke the character and traditions of Sharjah, the UAE and wider Islamic world.”
Artworks on display include Sharjah – The Light of the Emirate, a wall hanging which makes use of an old lamp from the museum to symbolise the artist’s impression of Sharjah as the “city of light”, and Lifestyle, a vibrant digital textile wall hanging that captures the spirit of desert life.
The exhibition started on February 15 and will run until December.
