Jamal Tayara-Baroudy is set to showcase her first solo exhibition “Ways of Seeing” at Tashkeel this month.
The show is part of its 2023 Autumn Season at the gallery, where Tayara-Baroudy will showcase her diverse artistic talents, spanning graphic design, eco-printing, and installation.
The exhibition is a new body of work produced by Jamal as the 17th graduate of Tashkeel’s Critical Practice Programme (CPP). The initiative helps to develop UAE-based talent by offering sustained studio support, training, critique and production for practising artists living in the UAE. Artists’ programmes are carefully constructed around their practice and/or research areas. As part of the CPP experience, Jamal was mentored by curator Lesley Ann Gray and Dr. Mohammad Abiad, Associate Professor and Director of the Laboratories for the Environment, Agriculture, and Food (LEAF) at the American University of Beirut.
A graduate of the Lebanese American University, Jamal has made a significant contribution to the UAE art scene with her branding agency JamJar Design established in 2002 and her art studio, Art Like, founded in 2011. She has been a member of Tashkeel since 2016 and has exhibited in venues across Dubai and Sharjah.
Commenting on the exhibition, Tayara-Baroudyl said, ‘Ways of Seeing explores the profound connections between human experiences, geography and memory. I have done extensive research over the past 18 months, exploring the giant milkweed (Calotropis Procera) and its connection to heritage and human experiences. The artwork I have created is a re-evaluation of our relationship with nature and the inherent value of flora.”
As part of the exhibit, there will be several artist-led tours, talks and drawing workshops for younger visitors. For more details visit the official gallery website below.
