Local artist Zahra Goulamhoussen shares her journey of creating an 11 ft x 10 ft mural.
Who – Artist Zahra Goulamhoussen
What- 11 ft x 10 ft mural
Inspiration: Traditional Indian and Islamic Architecture dating back to the
12th century
At: The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, UAE (Mon-Sat, 10 am-5 pm)
Local artist Zahra Goulamhoussen shares with us her journey of creating an 11 ft x 10 ft mural and invites us to take a moment to explore the arts at a theatre community space in Dubai.
The 11 ft x 10 ft mural takes design inspiration from traditional Indian and Islamic Architecture dating back to the 12th century, and it took Zahra over 250 hours and some very intense ladder- balancing skills to complete the masterpiece in September 2020.
Zahra painted one of her classic ornate lions to transform the entrance lobby of one of Dubai’s theatre spaces for performing arts, The Junction, Alserkal Avenue. “This 11 ft x 10 ft mural is a fusion artwork, which brings the traditional form of mandala design together with a more pop style of ornate line work. The face of the lion has been completed using the stippling technique adding another layer of complexity and depth,” said Zahra.
Want to get a glimpse of the mural? We request you to visit The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, during working hours (Mon-Sat, 10 am-5 pm).
