A new art space called Wabi Sabi has opened up within the premises of Meraki Studio in Al Quoz – Meraki meaning to put your heart and soul into a project. This is certainly the case where the warm and inviting atmosphere awaits you as you cross the thresh hold bearing the words ‘Where Art Speaks’.
Art is unquestionably one of the purest and highest elements in human happiness. It trains the mind through the eye, and the eye through the mind. As the sun colours flowers, so does art colour life. Wabi Sabi is a community arts space that aims to engage audiences, promote local artists and support the development of Dubai’s art scene through its extensive art programmes, educational initiatives, and community projects.
Through their diverse public programmes, they aim to increase knowledge and appreciation for the arts in the UAE, their objective is to build a bridge between the arts and education, opening cultural dialogue in a non-judgemental environment, and help carry the ideation process into creation. As a means to do so, they host workshops, talks, events and opportunities to bring together a like-minded community.
Wabi Sabi is the brainchild of Owner Sana Sajan, Drector at Danube Group and two sisters, Pooja and Kajol, Founders of Meraki, powerhouses of talent and deeply passionate about the arts, and a mission to bring art and crafts together with a fusion of light conversation, passion, and creativity.
Just having a coffee with friends and taking in the creative passions buzzing around is all you need to draw people in. The creators of Meraki wish to gather people of all nationalities. It is a space to be inclusive, celebrate, and embrace people’s imperfections to make themselves whole through the beauty of art. Art is the window to the soul, and Meraki is a creative space that holds no boundaries. Therefore, it wants to embrace the whole person, using art as a therapy for oneness. This lovely mantra is one to which Meraki holds its self to. The undeniable inspirational concepts that the two sisters have created should allure the creative souls here in Dubai.
Their studio is open to people of all skill-levels. Anyone interested in painting, candle-making, soap-making, resin art, woodwork or other forms of art and design can come to the venue and practice the art of their liking, the studio has a variety of payment and membership options and has already caught the fancy of art aficionado’s across the city.
“For professional artists who want a regular space to work, they can opt for the monthly membership. For those who want to unwind with a single session of painting after a long day at work, they can do that at nominal charges,” says Pooja co-founder of Meraki Studio.
The space is also a perfect co-working space for artsy peeps to get their thinking caps on, at a convenient location at an affordable price.
Sana Sajan owner of Wabi Sabi was quoted “My collaboration with Meraki is the perfect amalgamation of where I would want to see my passion for art being able to touch the lives of people who are as inclined towards the arts as I am, Wabi Sabi will allow you to give your thoughts an output through the medium of painting”
The art scene in the UAE has seen a radical shift, post the opening of the Louvre in Abu Dhabi, the region has seen a major influx of expat community off late, open immigration policies and an oil-fuelled economic boom have drawn creative minds to the UAE, and collectors and museum professionals have followed, looking to discover art from the region.
The art scene is a massive industry in the UAE and catching onto this early worm are these 3 entrepreneurs, who are going to leave no stone unturned in fuelling the minds of young budding artists and veterans alike.
