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Dubai: One is likely to observe the beginning of an important discourse when artistic spirits gather under one roof to collectively make a big difference to our communities through ART. Art4you Gallery is a multicultural platform who has brought together over 50 leading and emerging, local and international artists, for a unique campaign with several events throughout the month, as a part of PLASTIC FREE JULY initiative. This campaign helps us to find great alternatives that can become new habits forever. Art4you Gallery shares that they are the only community registered with Plastic Free July organisation from UAE for this large campaign in 2023 sharing the #plasticfreejuly initiative that includes an art exhibition, live art, talk, panel discussion and a social media campaign. Below are the initiative details
Plastic Free Morning Tea – July 11: Plastic Free Morning Tea is a popular way of making and sharing TEA and food, fun with conversations about plastic free solutions. Art4you host this through zoom webinar in a great way inviting artists together with a TEA that hasn’t been wrapped in plastic
Let’s Live with Less Plastic – Art Exhibition – July 21: Curated by Jesno Jackson, this virtual art exhibition aims to shed light on environmental sustainability on the theme "Let’s Live with Less Plastic" themed exhibition comprises 30 stunning mixed media and sustainable artworks created by 20 UAE and international artists of 15 different nationalities, broadcasting at the 3d virtual space at Art4you Gallery website. The artworks at the virtual show will be available in social media platforms and online were we offer the opportunity to learn about environmental issues and how to live more sustainably with ‘NO PLASTIC’. The artists used all types of materials for their paintings – from leaves, flowers, t-shirts, denims, sticks, plastic, cardboards, recycled plastics, broken mirrors – to create sustainable artworks, portraying their emotions and feelings towards Planet Earth
Eco-friendly Live Art – The Green Revolution, Dubai – July 8: 15 UAE Based artists from 10 nationalities are painting eco-friendly live art on theme “Beat Plastic through ART” demonstrating that there is no barrier to creativity. This event is conceptualised by Artist Activist - Jesno Jackson, hosted in support with the sustainability partner – The Green Revolution at their Garden Boutique in Dubai. The participating artists were Lene Pieters – South Africa, Tetiana Yatlo, Malek Elsakka – Ukraine, Nirmeen Hashim – Egypt, Meetu Garg, Kumar Chadayamangalam, Meena Jadhav, Manjari Vaibhava, Jesno Jackson – India, Ghaya Al Ahbabi – UAE, Dima Albitar – Syria, Alia Amin – Pakistan, Labiba Ferhat – Algeria, Yuliya Solomennaya – Belarus and Fatima Ghandour – Lebanon
Ban Plastic Art Poster - #SmallStepsBigDifference - Dubai-based artist share more about her eco-conscious lifestyle and the inspiration behind BAN PLASTIC
Panel Discussion - Tackling Plastic Through Art: What does sustainable living mean to you? A Panel Discussion with a community of environmentalists, youth advocates, artists along with partners and supporters like Plastic Free Foundation and Women Leaders
Bhumika Maniyar, CEO and sustainability mentor - The Green Revolution commented: “We were delighted to host this important event which will shed a light on environmental sustainability
Rengi Cherian Co-Founder Art4you Gallery, said: "No step is insignificant when taken in the right direction, especially when it comes to making an impactful positive change to our environment and future generations. This initiative has paved the way for everyone to contribute and be mindful of their choices. Each step contributes substantially to sustainability for a greener future
Hats off to all the artists for working together on bringing these creations for this social initiative www.art4yougallery.com
