Press Release:

Art Attack Gallery takes pleasure in presenting its one of a kind art exhibition featuring "MOOD" by the Saudi Arabian pop artist BASSEM AL SHARQI

BASSEM AL SHARQI
presents for first time in one man show his most recent work in Dubai, UAE at Art Attack Gallery
• Art Attack Gallery in Jumeirah, Dubai

Art Attack Gallery strives to introduce vibrant local and International artists enriching the communities’ art diversity and reflect this in the eclectic mix in paintings, sculptures and installation exhibited at the gallery.

The Dubai gallery is situated in the Jumeirah area between Al Wasl Road and Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai.

• BASSEM AL SHARQI and “MOOD”- CV + Concept

Bassem ALSharqi, a renowned artist in Saudi Arabia, has an impressive list of exhibitions under his belt. His work reflects the vintage style of Pop Art through a mix of mediums, such as collage, spray-paint, and silk screening.
Bassem’s art is often characterized by iconic images, such as the Mona Liza or a classic VW Buggy. When asked about the significance of bringing such images to the Arab world, he replied “These images are universal; they no longer just belong to the Western world”.

Bassem argues that the subjects he depicts in his artwork are just as recognizable to Arabs as they are to the people of their countries of origin.
His goal is to create novel iconic symbols that represent this new generation of

Arabs. “My grandma used her sewing machine that was made in China and that is more a part of my heritage than the dalla (traditional teapot), which is considered to be a symbol of Saudi culture.” He asserts that the symbols usually associated with Saudi culture are now outdated and need to be replaced by images that the existing generation can relate to. His art is such an attempt. By representing the contemporary through a vintage medium, such as silk screening, Bassem is “combining the classic with the modern”, in order to bridge the chasm of past and present.


Details:

EVENT:
"MOOD" by BASEM AL SHARQI

LOCATION:
Art Attack Gallery in Jumeirah 1, 51 St., Villa #14, PO. Box 79771, Dubai, UAE

DATES:
Jan 17th – Jan 22nd 2009

OPENING RECEPTION:
7.00pm – 10.00pm, Saturday, Jan 17th

GALLERY HOURS:
10.00am – 7.00pm, Saturday to Thursday

CONTACT:
Art Attack Gallery, Jumeirah 1
Tel.: +971 4 344 9008
Fax: +971 4 349 0064
Email: artattack@eim.ae
Website: www.artattackgallery.net