UAE Golden Jubilee: Artist wins Dh50,000 for top mural at Dubai’s Waterfront Market
Winning entry by Nemar Sencil announced by The Waterfront Market and Dubai Culture
Dubai: A new mural on The Waterfront Market in Dubai celebrating UAE’s Golden Jubilee has won an art contest rewarding the artist behind the mural Dh50,000.
The announcement came recently from The Waterfront Market and Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. The fourth edition of the ‘Murals and Art Competition’ celebrated the UAE’s Golden Jubilee, and the judges were unanimous in their decision to award the winning prize of Dh50,000 to Nemar Sencil for his work titled ‘History of the Future’.
Sencil said: “I am honoured to have my mural design permanently displayed at The Waterfront Market, marking a golden milestone and celebrating the UAE’s progressive thinking. The ‘History of the Future’ mural comprises details that translate the country’s 50 years of achievements. The UAE went through an incredible transformational journey from a desert to a country that represents modernity and forward-thinking. I am blessed to be living here.”
‘Intriguing details’
Khalil Abdulwahid Hassan, director of the Fine Arts Department at Dubai Culture, said: “We are delighted to be part of this cultural journey, which carries a powerful theme every year. Art has the ability to move people and offer new experiences, and Nemar’s piece is precise and detailed: the more you look at it, the more details you will notice that reflect the UAE’s progress over the years. The permanent mural will offer a rich cultural experience to all those who visit The Waterfront Market, and we thank all those who participated in this year’s competition.”
Mohammad Al Madani, Waterfront Market Manager, said: “Being part of Dubai’s cultural scene and getting the community involved is at the core of what we do at the Waterfront Market; we are proud to see our Murals and Art competition growing year on year. We received many wonderful entries, but Nemar’s piece really stood out for its depiction of the UAE leadership’s vision and transformation throughout these golden 50 years through details that will keep spectators intrigued. The mural will be on permanent display at the Market for everyone to see.”
Now in its fourth year, The Waterfront Market’s Murals and Art Competition aims to inspire the community and encourage budding artists and art enthusiasts throughout the UAE to engage with the wider creative community.