Zeinab Al Hashemi

Zeinab Alhashemi is a young visual artist born and based in Dubai, specializing in conceptual art and site-specific installations. Zeinab focuses on visual storytelling, transforming it through the lens of experimental media and the use of new materials. With a Bachelor of Arts from Zayed University in Dubai, majoring in Graphic Design, Zainab likes to tell a story visually and enjoys the challenge of experimenting with new materials and techniques with every new project. She uses contemporary techniques but often takes her subject matter from the cultural traditions of her native UAE. In previous projects she has created mixed media works with design elements from popular culture, commercially available Emirati products and traditional material. In her work, she is interested in reaching beyond the art audience to the wider public.