Middle East Art Collector Assoc

It is a dream come true to be part of such big art event! - Rima Chahine

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Rima Chahine is a Canadian artist living in Dubai for 16 years. She is passionate about color play and shapes as well as art living like enjoying the little things in life and beauty of the pure soul untouched by the ego.  She describes herself as an intuitive painter and abstract art is her calling. She chooses her colors carefully and always create a beautiful effect mix. She enjoys painting on large canvas and creates different tones and shades of colors.

It is a dream come true to be part of such big art event!

Tell us about your nominated art piece for the Global Art Awards:

“NEW EARTH” PAINTING EXPLORES THE POSSIBILITY OF A NEW WORLD UNTOUCHED BY EGO , GREED AND HATE. ONLY LOVE AND FORGIVENESS LIVE AND ABUNDANCE OF WATER, TREES AND RESPECT FOR THE NATURAL CYCLE OF LIFE.

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“VOLCANO HEART” PAINTING EXPLORES THE EXPLOSION OF A HEART ON FIRE WHO REFUSES TO ONLY SURVIVE BUT TO LIVE EVERYDAY WITH GREAT PASSION, AN APPETITE FOR LIFE AND A GREAT BELIEF IN HOPE AND PURPOSE.

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How does it make you feel that you are a nominee for the Global Art Awards?

IT IS A DREAM COME TRUE AND I AM VERY EXCITED  TO BE PART OF SUCH A GLOBAL ART EVENT AND TO MEET  THE INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE COMMUNITY  AND ALL ART LOVERS AND ART COLLECTORS.

How would you react if you win a Global Art Award at the Armani Dubai Burj Khalifa surrounded by international Press and the Elite from the Art World?

I WILL FEEL HONESTLY ECSTATIC AND WILL CRY HAPPY TEARS SPECIALLY BECAUSE MY SONS AND PARENTS WILL BE VERY PROUD.

How would you describe yourself? And your artwork?

I AM IN INTUITIVE ARTIST FASCINATED BY COLOR PLAY AND I GET MY INSPIRATION FROM MEDITATION ON THE BEACH OR LISTENING TO MUSIC AND DAYDREAMING AND ART LIVING FEEL I GET FROM MY ZEN STATE OF MIND AND PEACEFUL APPROACH TO LIFE.

What drives you? 

MY SONS AND MY OWN HAPPINESS

What is your definition of art? 

ART IS AN EXPRESSION OF A FEELING USING DIFFERENT TOOLS

Where do you get your inspiration? 

MEDITATION ON THE BEACH , LISTENING TO MUSIC , PASSION FOR COLORS AND CREATIVE MIND IN MEDAYDREAMING

How do you deal with artist's block?

I DON T BELEIVE WE HAVE BLOCKS BUT I BELEIVE TIMING IS EVERYTHING AND SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED TO WONDER MORE THAN PAINT. MY MANTRA IS NEVER FORCE ANYTHING JUST LET IT FLOW. 

Would love to exhibit my work in …

BIG MUSEAMS AND INTERNATIONAL GALLERIES IN PARIS AND LONDON

Rima Chahine is a Canadian Artist nominated at #theglobalartawards2018 for three categories #abstractart #newcomer #painting 

TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE ARTWORK PLEASE GO HERE.

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Nominee Global Art Awards 2017 : Islamic Artist Siddiqa Juma

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"The purpose of my art is to inspire you, the viewer of my work, to think, to absorb, maybe even to meditate but most importantly - to create a conversation." 

This is an interview with Siddiqa Juma, nominee in the Global Art Awards 2017, with the award ceremony at the Armani Dubai, Burj Khalifa on 17.11.17 where the winners will be announced over 18 categories, such as Painting, Street Art, Photography and many more... Seat reservation is possible online.

Tell us about your nominated art piece for the Global Art Awards?

The nominated art piece is called Diversity. It is 1metre x 1metre acrylic on canvas and is covered by resin. The painting has the Holy Kaabah at the centre and is then surrounded by multitude daubs of colours – literally thousands upon thousands of brush strokes, layered one on top of the other, each colour although unique lets the colour beneath shine through.  Every brush stroke representing a being – unique in everyway and made all the more wonderful when their path are crossed by another. The painting is of a carnival of diversity, all united by one faith to the one God, and by their calling to the House of God which transmits a constant radiant energy.

How does it make you feel that you are a nominee for the Global Art Awards?

To have been nominated for the Global Art Awards by the awards own Jury’s board feels truly humbling. Whilst I have painted throughout my entire life, I never really anticipated where this journey of art was going to take me. My career as an artist was somewhat of a happy accident and one that I am ever so grateful for, but to receive a once-in-a-lifetime nomination like this one for a Global Art Award and to have received recognition on an international scale and with such an eminent jury, is mind-blowing and is something that I am extremely grateful for.

How would you react if you win a Global Art Award at the Armani Dubai Burj Khalifa surrounded by international Press and the Elite from the Art World?

To be honest, I think it would be impossible for me to even attempt to guess how I would react. This would undoubtedly be the pinnacle of my career to-date so I suspect it will be unbelievable and amazing at the same time. I feel honoured to have been nominated and be amongst the best in the art world. The thought that my art could be a winner in front of giants in the industry feels almost like an out of this world experience. When I paint, it is as though I am portraying my inner-most thoughts and meditation on a canvas. There is a lot of personal and emotional investment in everything that I do, so to win the award and to receive such an accolade and recognition would be huge.

How would you describe yourself? And your artwork?

This is an interesting question and certainly one that my family and friends would love to answer! I am a mother first and foremost and I place my family at the centre of everything that I do. To my parents, I was destined to be a pharmacist, though I trained to be and qualified as a graphic designer. My career however took a backseat when I became a mother, although once my children had grown and as I began to paint more and more, I slowly began to exhibit at the insistence of a friend. I was truly touched at how positively people reacted to my work.

My artwork has always been about conveying the messages of Unity, Peace and Love as the overarching ideals. I draw most strength, inspiration and drive from my unending desire to find commonalities in human beings and all that unites us. I am particularly inspired by the beauty of Islam and to that end, much of my art is influenced by my religion and my own personal relationship with God. I am a British Muslim artist and for me both identities are important. I hope that in my work you will find that Islamic-inspired art can be contemporary and speak to an audience that identify with current art trends and appeal to those who wish to have contemporary Islamic art in their homes.

Can you tell us what your 'Before I Die' is?

My ultimate wish and objective is to use my art to impact social engagement on a large scale. Whether it is a collaborative activity which bring communities together or one that engages inter-community discussion, I would love to create art installations and paintings that would spark interesting conversations. Winning an award like this would give me the necessary exposure and the platform that I need to be able to do this, as art is one of the few media through which you can bring people together and unite. I would love to have been the catalyst to get young people involved in art. I want to leave behind a legacy that has purpose on a community-level and not be known necessarily as a stand-alone artist who painted only for herself or simply for commercial gain. And if I could leave this earth with the knowledge that I played a part in this, then that would make me very happy.

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World’s First Ever Global Art Awards to Honour Outstanding Works of Artists from Across the Globe.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 7th March 2017

Set to take place at the Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa on 17th November 2017, the inaugural edition of the awards will be attended by internationally acclaimed artists, critics, art fair directors, and more…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 7th March 2017 – Recognising excellence and innovation in art and design, the world’s first ever Global Art Awards will celebrate exceptional achievements of artists from across the globe. Featuring 18 Visual Arts categories, including Photography, Street Art, Illustration, and Painting, the awards is set to receive significant support from the UAE and global art authorities.

In support of the growth of homegrown talent in the Middle East, with a special focus on the UAE arts and culture scene, the Global Art Awards will devote three categories to the region. Artists across the Middle East and the UAE can contest for the ‘Best Middle East Female Artist Above 25’, ‘Best Middle East Female Artist Below 25’ as well as the highly illustrious ‘Best Emirati Artist Award.’

Chosen from a list of all winners, the Global Art Awards will also honour one artist with the coveted title- ‘The Ultimate’ Best Global Artist of 2017, with this winner taking a cash prize fund.

Amongst the judging panel for these prestigious accolades are art moguls, business leaders and industry experts; Eng. Mahmood Bin Karam Al Fars is the Commercial Director & Media Advisor to the Arab Fashion Council, Sales & Campaign Manager for Abu Dhabi Media and Jury Member of the U.A.E, as well as being a successful Film Producer.

Commenting on the awards, he says “I believe it is important to recognise the efforts of outstanding artists and provide the Arts and Culture community a platform to celebrate outstanding creativity. Arts and heritage are an integral part of bringing people and cultures together. 

The awards are an effort to genuinely establish on the global stage, an inspirational international competition. The awards reaches out towards a wider horizon, one which embraces talents and nurtures them to their fullest capacity. I am confident that the shortlisted artworks will demonstrate a range of unique creative perspectives and innovative techniques." 

Joining him is Sophie Neuendorf (USA) - Artnet - Director, Gallery Network and Partnerships and Head of the Department of Econometrics at Artprice, Jean Minguet, an expert in the field of art market analyses.

Commenting on the awards he says “A prize has the ambition to recognize the contribution of an artist, his or her creativity and virtuosity. It intends to reward all the efforts made. A meaningful award should therefore move the artist as much as it should draw the attention of public institutions and private collectors. It is a miraculous thing to have “The Oscars for the Visual Arts” 

The eleven-month programme will culminate in an exquisite red carpet Gala event in Dubai on 17th November 2017, at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa. Dubbed to be the ‘Oscars of the Visual Arts’, the high-profile evening will see the likes of internationally acclaimed artists, art critics, art dealers, art collectors, art fair directors, museum directors, TV & radio personalities, and business leaders in attendance.

For more information on how to enter the awards, visit http://www.theglobalartawards.com

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