Waters of Uncertainty
“Waters of Uncertainty” is an ode to the ocean, a homage to the treasures of our Earth. Water being a prime resource, unfortunately often receives too little attention. We as humanity are yet to live in the resolute spirit of sustainability. Water being our lifeblood, each species in marine life plays a unique role in the complex web of life; the loss of even one species can have cascading effects throughout the ecosystem. Conserving and protecting this subtle balance is vital. Healthy ocean ecosystems like coral reefs and mangrove forests act as carbon sinks. By conserving these habitats, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect against dwindling climate change.
Dubai with its beautifully long coastline is home to a variety of marine animals and other creatures that is worth protecting. With all the ongoing efforts to preserve, nourish and nurture this ecosystem, individuals have to take it upon themselves to contribute to this crucial effort. Beyond the present, it’s a legacy for tomorrow, a shared duty to safeguard these treasures.
We are bringing to the limelight what is already present in the hidden waters – a world of its own. Our focus is to highlight life in the waters that need our attention lest we lose our wealth of sea life. Anja Bamberg presents her long interlaced paper tapestry to portray the ebb and tide of life, the waves in the Ocean, and the lifeforms it embraces; a macro dimension. Deepa Gopal, through her small-scale-cluster works in gouache, presents the minuscule world of sea creatures. Dr.Hawa Khan uses the charismatic medium of print to focus on coral reefs and sea turtles. Three distinct styles and mediums to voice the same subject – Waters of Uncertainty, the project spotlights this urgency in championing United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 14 – Life Below Water.
Anja Bamberg
Anja Bamberg is an artist and art therapist who holds a Master’s of Art and a MA in Art, Design and Therapy from the LMU and Academy of Fine Art in Munich, Germany.
Alongside a career as an art therapist, Anja has pursued her personal arts practice focusing mainly on painting where the sea has played an essential part for the last 20 years or more.
In large-format paintings or small-format series arranged into large works, she focuses on a very limited color palette to give her statement power and presence.
Deepa Gopal
A visual artist and a creative writer, Deepa Gopal is from Kerala, India. She is the Winner of the Honourable Mention Award for painting from the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, Ahalia Woman Icon Award, and Artgram Award. Author of the blog, Hues n Shades, her works are often “mindscapes” – an introspection into the emotional and the psychological. She likes to engage with dreams, myths, visions, and the environment. In over a decade of her art career, she has conceptualized and curated three exhibitions and participated in several others.
“I art, I write, and therefore I am,” is her motto.
Dr. Hawa Bi Khan
Dr. Hawa Bi Khan is from Goa, India. Her multicultural upbringing and interest in exploring cultures, places and people drives her to expand her vision of healthcare, climate change, artificial intelligence, human rights and gender equality.
Alongside a professional dentistry and management career, she has co-authored a book on travel and invested in her visual arts practice.
Printmaking as well as pen and ink sketches are her preferred mediums.
Artists statements
Capturing the topic WATER has been an essential part of my artistic work over the last 20 years.
My artworks are characterized by the nature and the beauty of the environment transformed into paintings, drawings and sculpture combined with poems. Mixed media techniques are intense for me. I like to weave them into several layers, on different surfaces.
I work on non-traditional painting grounds like paper bags, a recycling material that fascinates me since more than a year.
My goal is to draw attention to the advancing climate crisis, that’s why working with recycling materials and handmade paper characterizes my artistic practice.
Anja Bamberg
My art explores and strives to capture the mesmerizing beauty of the ocean and its minute ecosystems in gouache.
Through my compositions, I aim to captivate and invite the viewer into the awe-inspiring realm of sea creatures. Each brushstroke represents my deep reverence for the countless life forms that call the ocean their home. The versatility of gouache allows me to portray the vivid colors, and the intricate textures provoking viewers to contemplate on the delicate balance.
I hope to instill a passion-for-action and inspire a deeper connection and appreciation for the fragile ecosystems that desperately need to be protected.
Deepa Gopal
My artwork takes a deep dive into the world of coral reef and sea turtle preservation right here in the UAE.
These pieces reflect the essence of these unique ecosystems, prompting us to remember the significance of their conservation.
As we navigate the waters of environmental change, my Lino project serves as a reminder that our actions today will shape the legacy we leave behind for tomorrow.
Let’s ensure the beauty and diversity of the coral reefs and sea turtles continue to thrive in our beloved UAE.
Dr. Hawa Bi Khan
Contribution Anja Bamberg
Woven waves – strips of paper bags and paintings on recycling paper, 130 x 300 cm, 2023, Work in progress
Contribution Deepa Gopal
Sea Anemone 1 – Gouache, polychromos and pen on Paper, 14.85 x 21 cm, 2023
Sea Anemone 2 – Gouache, polychromos and pen on Paper, 14.85 x 21 cm , 2023
Sea Anemone 3 – Gouache, polychromos and pen on Paper, 14.85×21 cm , 2023
Sea Slug 1 – Gouache, polychromos and pen on Paper, 14.85 x 21 cm, 2023
Contribution Dr. Hawa Bi Khan
Coral Reef – Linocut print on Paper, 29.7cm x 42 cm, 2023
Sea turtle – Linocut print on Paper, 21cm x 29.7cm, 2023
Waves and beyond – Linocut print on Paper, 21cm x 29.7cm, 2023
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