Shahad Haif Al Hammadi - UAE

Artist Biography

Shahad is an Emirati Painter. Her first collection of art was featured at Art Shopping Exhibition set at Louvre, Paris in 2019; that was a part of a Flower Power collection that circulated through different exhibitions around the world. The international collaborative art project is one of many that she took part of that involves cross-cultural collaborations. 

Al Hammadi is a Senior Design Researcher under Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, she is experienced with more than 4 years in the field of contemporary design. Most of her projects was focused on cross-cultural initiatives. 

Shahad holds a Bachelors of Arts in International Affairs specializing in International Relations from Zayed University. She is also a Master of Public Policy in Technology and Sciences after earning a degree from Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government. At which, her studies revolved around the United Arab Emirates creative economy. 

All her creative process explores the soft realms of diplomacy; ensuring her arts to be a bridge for cultural dialogues. 

Artist Statement  

Painting is one creative stream I enjoy, where every color I use is an alphabet of its own, like writing a fiction book that can turn into a fairytale. Every painting is a story based on real encounters. 

At Tokyo International Art Fair, I am launching my paintings from the Moods of Emirati Connoisseurs Collection, as it is a soft launch of YOKH-Moods, a collective for the brand YOKH. 

Every exhibited artwork presented at this fair is based on a mood that every entrepreneur feels while running his or her businesses. These paintings are inspired by existing brands founded in the United Arab Emirates, where I was either involved in the backstory of the brands or personally supports. Ensuring the fine details of every stroke expressed a mood felt; that have led every entrepreneur to result with what he or she imagines.  

Contact: shdalhammadi@gmail.com