Shaqra Alamimi
Visual Arts
Artist Biography & Practice
Shaqra Al Amimi is an interdisciplinary artist born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She is currently completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Art at Zayed University, Abu Dhabi.
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In her studio practice, Al Amimi investigates cultural norms found in the UAE with a focus on emotional repression. Her work explores the notion of absence or neglect of one’s emotions, as she seeks to elicit an empathetic emotional reaction from her audience and raise consciousness. She currently works in various media including mixed media, photography, videography and installation.
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Recent and upcoming exhibitions include: ShowCACE, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, Curator Walter Willems (2024); Nondescript and Affective Places, Al Qana, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Curator Ioannis Papavasileiou (2023); Thinking Through Practice, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Curator Ioannis Papavasileiou (2023).
Artist Statement
My work investigates the representations and aspects of emotions and the study and vulnerability of opening such doors to invite others to look deeper into these issues which is explored in my studio practice through my work. I aim to provoke the audience and viewers and to press for a change in our culture so people can take a step back and reconnect with their inner self to resolve such neglected emotions.
Recent Exhibitions
2024
Emotional Suppression,ShowCACE, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, UAE curated by Walter Willems
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2024
Contributor, Map Tree (We’re all connected), XVA Gallery, Dubai, UAE, Project by Naz Shahrokh
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2024
Solitude, Photography Exhibition, The Alley MIZA, Abu Dhabi, UAE, curated by Alyazia Al Mansoori, organized by Dr Ioannis Papavasileiou
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2024
I Am Here Now And Ever, Italian International School, Abu Dhabi, UAE, curated by Katarzyna Dzikowska
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