Art mall

BurJuman Center wears a colourful look with works of artists from around the world


BurJuman Center has been transformed into an art gallery of sorts until November 10. Art lovers are having a field day viewing a wide spectrum of art forms belonging to different schools of thought.

Budding artists have an opportunity to display their art pieces alongside professionals. Painters are seen interacting with passersby whose appreciating glances paint a warm glow on their faces. The ambience enveloping the mall is currently that of a haven for artists and art lovers alike.

Cars, motor cycles, flowers in moulded leather have been transformed into paintings that can adorn walls. These leather paintings and handicrafts and souvenirs from Russia, Ukraine, Spain and Africa are seen at Julia Yakobi's corner on the ground floor of the mall. "I have 35 to 40 paintings in leather, these are also available at our outlet Original and Unique Trading," says Julia who holds a masters degree in art.

She likes to travel the world in search of inimitable pieces of art. A spray painting collection by American Indians, which finds a place alongside the leather paintings, is vibrant with bold and lively colours that speak the language of the native Indians.