Art students from the University of Sharjah are displaying work reflecting the cultural identity of the UAE at a unique exhibition hosted by Sharjah Heritage Museum.

The exhibition, entitled Sharjah in my Heart, features the work of 10 students. The young artists have created works including paintings, digital prints on canvas and items of clothing – all inspired by the museum’s extensive and varied heritage collection.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, Sharjah in my Heart is organised by the Sharjah Museums Department (SMD).

Manal Ataya, Director General of the SMD, said: “We’re very excited to be displaying the work of students for the very first time in an exhibition at the museum.

“The students enjoyed a tour of the museum and were asked to create contemporary art influenced by what they had seen. They’ve come up with some truly inspiring designs that evoke the character and traditions of Sharjah, the UAE and wider Islamic world.”

Artworks on display include Sharjah – The Light of the Emirate, a wall-hanging which makes use of an old lamp from the museum to symbolise the artist’s impression of Sharjah as the “city of light”, and Lifestyle, a vibrant digital textile wall-hanging that captures the spirit of desert life.

The exhibition started on 15th February and will run until December.

Ms Ataya added: “Engaging with youth and giving them the opportunity to express themselves is an important part of what we do. By giving the students the opportunity to create contemporary art inspired by heritage, we are able to demonstrate the influence of history on modern creativity.”

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