Moza Almatrooshi, Markings I

Moza Almatrooshi’s previous works dealt with memory, decay and the moment. She delved further into her work as a land artist by developing a personal system to approach space through human movement in the desert and mountainous landscapes in the UAE, as well as explore methods of mark–making found in these areas.

In Markings I, the artist created a pathway marked by flags that display natural textures of rock and sand formations found in Mleiha, an area in the Emirate of Sharjah which boasts a grand desert and mountainous setting. This enforced path was a translation of the artist’s usual intervention and performative walks in the Mleiha desert which the audience was invited to experience by walking through a route marked by the textile casts.

Jumairy, The Sleepless Pe-Tal and An Introvert’s Dream Party

Jumairy’s past works have dealt with issues of the mind: memory, messages and perception. Drawing on these ideas and his study of rigorous academic study of psychology, for The Sleepless Pe-Tal, Jumairy focused on cognitive and biological psychology, the scientific study of thinking, behaviour and performance. Fascinated by the way people dream and the interpretations of dreams, Jumairy created a research environment which took on the shape of a clinic. Guests were able to book an appointment at Jumairy’s sleeping clinic here. Bookings are now closed.

Jumairy’s second project was a voluntary disturbance, and an antithesis to the annual parties at Art Dubai, Madinat Jumeirah. Instead of generating an atmosphere that is conducive to a dance party, Jumairy offered a unique “silent dance experience” inspired by silent discos and flash mobs. Wireless headphones were available for guests in a demarcated area at the same time and same venue were Art Dubai parties were hosted. 

Lydia Ourahmane, FREEWIFI

Lydia Ourahmane is interested in the structure of society, the workforce and labour. The project FREEWIFI was a sequel to Harraga (2014) which consists of video footages shot on mobile phones and digitally transferred to her. The newly collected videos could only be viewed once visitors at the fair logged onto the WiFi network. Instead of finding log in credentials, Lydia’s video took over Art Dubai’s WiFi network. The video FELT FICTION was available to watch at Art Dubai upon connecting to the ‘FREEWIFI‘ network on site.