From Vision to Exhibition
This exhibition presents the artistic journey of the Master Class students “From Vision to Transformation”. A 3 months detailed course with key movements: Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism. A body of work that reflects both rigorous training and bold experimentation. Each piece embodies a dialogue between tradition and innovation, where technical mastery is not an end in itself but a pathway to personal expression. Through drawing, painting, and conceptual explorations, the artists reveal how art can serve as both a mirror of identity and a bridge to wider cultural conversations. The exhibition celebrates process as much as outcome: sketches, studies, and final works together trace the unfolding of creative thought. What unites these diverse practices is a shared spirit of inquiry—an openness to challenge conventions, embrace vulnerability, and translate individual experience into visual form. At its core, this showcase is also a reflection of mentorship, dialogue, and the fertile exchange of ideas within a collective studio environment. The works on view carry the marks of influence—of history, of culture, of pedagogy— but they also demonstrate the courage to transcend those influences in pursuit of something new. In this sense, the exhibition becomes not just a display of artworks but also a living document of growth, resilience, and the evolving role of art education. Ultimately, this showcase is not only a testament to the students’ achievements, but also an invitation to the audience to witness the making of artists in their own right: voices that are shaping the future of contemporary art with authenticity, skill, and vision
Exhibition Artworks
About the participants
Ayesha Alsamaj
Ayesha Alsamaj is currently pursuing a Certificate of Higher Education at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. Her academic experience has played a key role in nurturing her artistic growth and creative exploration. Ayesha’s artistic journey began through her involvement in the university’s art club, where she discovered a strong passion for creative expression. Her work often reflects personal themes and emotions, and she is recognized for engaging thoughtfully with viewers, openly sharing the stories and processes behind her art. In 2024, Ayesha participated in a group painting exhibition at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, organized by the art club. During the event, she actively interacted wit...
Jawaher Al Menhali
Jawaher Al Menhali is an emerging Emirati artist whose work explores tradition and modernity. In her art, Jawaher seeks to capture the beauty she finds in different cultures. Every piece is inspired by culture in some way, sometimes subtly, hidden in the smallest of details. Her admiration for cultures around the world, enriched by her travels, allows her to understand and translate their depth and beauty into her work. She constantly challenges herself with new ideas, often blending different mediums, while staying true to the core of her practice: painting from emotion. Whether inspired by a poem or by an event that stirred her deeply, she creates with the hope that her work touche...
Fatima Al Romaithi
Fatima Al Romaithi is a visual artist, educator, and business owner. She received an MFA in Fine Art and Media from the University of New York Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) in 2024. In 2020, she obtained her BA in Art and Art History, and a minor in Engineering, from NYUAD as well. Al Romaithi has participated in group exhibitions including On a Timeline, 421, UAE (2024); Flux, Project Space NYUAD, UAE (2023); Peripheries, Temporary Art Centre, Netherlands (2023); Bound, Bayt AlMamzar, Dubai, UAE (2023); and in online galleries. She also completed the Belgrade Art Studio Residency, Serbia (2021); World of Co Artist Residency, Bulgaria (2021); and VICE program, Exit 11 Performing Arts Company, Abu Dha...