Spectrum Residency: Reunion

Spectrum Residents Program Reunion

Workshops & Panel Discussion

Date: 12 July 2024

Location: Manarat Al Saadiyat, Atrium & Theatre

We are excited to welcome all past and current Spectrum Residents to a special reunion event, celebrating creativity, innovation, and community. This event offers a unique opportunity to discuss the Spectrum Residency program, share insights on their individual projects, and delve into their artistic practices. Join us for a series of inspiring workshops and an engaging panel discussion, where you can reconnect with fellow residents and explore new creative possibilities.

Panel Discussion: The Spectrum Residency Program

5:15 PM - 6:15

Theatre

Join us for an insightful panel discussion where past and current Spectrum Residents will share their experiences, challenges, and successes within the program. This session will provide valuable perspectives on the impact of the residency on their artistic practices and personal growth.

Panelists:

  • Zayed Al Haddar
  • Mivan Makia
  • Nada Al Mosa
  • Roudhah Al Mazrouei
  • Mark-Anthony Agtay
  • Vedika Kushalappa (Moderator)

Residents' Workshop Schedule

All workshops are held between 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM.

Portfolio Review with Roudhah Al Mazrouei

Join us for a peer to peer Portfolio Review Workshop, designed for artists and creatives looking to refine their portfolios for maximum impact. Participants are required to have their portfolios ready beforehand, as each one will be projected and reviewed collectively. Together, we will discuss the dos and don'ts, offering personalized feedback and constructive critiques. You’ll learn valuable tips and tricks for creating a successful PDF or website portfolio, ensuring your work stands out in any application or presentation. This collaborative and insightful workshop aims to equip you with the skills needed to showcase and talk about your artistic journey effectively.

Register HERE(two slots available)

Embroidery & Pressed Botanicals on Photographs with Nada Al Mosa

Nada Almosa invites you to a beginner-friendly workshop on integrating pressed plants and botanicals into photography collages and embroidering photographs. Inspired by her exhibition "Conversations Between Living & Ghost Gardens," this workshop explores creative interventions with photographs, encouraging deeper engagement with the memories and histories they hold. Participants are encouraged to bring personal or archival photos, which can be shared digitally in advance for printing if needed. Join Nada in this unique exploration of photography, nature, and memory, and discover new ways to connect with your photographs through artistic expression.

Register HERE (two slots available)

Photography & Composition with Mark-Anthony Agtay

Understanding composition to capture stunning images even in ordinary situations. It's not about what you shoot, but how you compose your photo.

Register HERE (two slots available)

Transforming Concepts Through Mixed Media with Mohamed Al Alawi

  • Explore how to utilize a combination of analog photography, video, and ultra-wide camera techniques to visually express artistic concepts.
  • Develop skills in integrating diverse media for a more impactful and layered body of work.
  • Foster creative exploration through experimentation and mixed-media applications.

Register HERE (two slots available)

Phytograms with Mivan

Join us for the Phytogram Workshop, where we delve into phytogramming—an experimental analog filmmaking technique where plant life is both the subject of the image and a tool for photographic reproduction. Phytograms are crafted by exposing black-and-white film layered with plant materials, which are then dried under natural daylight or artificial lights.

Register HERE(two slots available)

Cyanotype and Toning with Zainab & Ruqaya

This workshop will introduce participants to the art of cyanotype, a photographic printing process that produces blue images using sunlight and a photosensitive solution. Attendees will learn the basics of creating cyanotype prints and then delve into the advanced technique of toning, which alters the classic blue color to various shades of browns, purples, and other hues, adding a unique touch to their artwork.

Register HERE(two slots available)

This reunion is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect, share knowledge, and celebrate the vibrant Spectrum Residents community. We look forward to seeing you there and fostering a collaborative and inspiring environment for all participants.