Al Noor Island unveils Emirati artist Azza Al Qubaisi’s installation
25 Feb 2021 Features Writer
Al Noor Island, Sharjah’s picturesque eco-architectural destination, has unveiled a new art installation in its collection. Titled ‘The Swing’, the commissioned work by Emirati artist Azza Al Qubaisi, is inspired and born out of local culture and heritage.
Shaped by seven abstract pieces of rusted mild steel and stainless steel, with ghaf and palm tree leaves cut on them, ‘The Swing’ features immersive and sustainable art that reflects the past and the present of the UAE. Infusing the theme of ‘anxious waiting’ that Emirati women went through during the pearl harvest season in the past and the nation’s current prosperity, ‘The Swing’ provokes thought for visitors and art enthusiasts alike.