RIYADH: In a corner of JAX, Riyadh’s art district, there is an open-door policy for art enthusiasts and culture aficionados to explore the diversity of the printmaking world.
At Printworks — hosted by the Personage concept store and studio —artists, designers and architects are presenting their print-based creations to the public.
The aim is to celebrate the work of the artists and engage the public.
When curator Koren Dasoar and guest curator Dana Qabbani came together for the project, they had the aim of “really doing things that are not just for the sake of it.”
Dasoar told Arab News they are not seeking “applause, but really are conscious of people’s feelings, supporting people and building quality.”
They saw a gap in the art community: a space that caters to emerging artists.
Qabbani told Arab News: “Speaking with all of the young artists and the established ones, people are down.
“People feel they’re not doing enough to appear enough … We felt that there’s a disconnect, even with all the amazing things that’ve been happening in the scene.”
April 24, 2024