Shama Al Hamed, I Jump to Love My Guiding Light, 2024, Acrylics and Oil Pastels On Canvas, 308.5 x 212 cm
Aisha Alabbar Gallery is proud to announce I Jump – Will I Stick the Landing?, the first solo exhibition by Shama Al Hamed, curated by Walter Willems. This collection of paintings, sculptures, and installations offers a deeply personal exploration of the artist’s journey, providing insight into the formative experiences and emotions that have shaped her creative practice and artistic perspective.
In I Jump – Will I Stick the Landing?, Shama uses the metaphor of jumping as a symbol of movement—through time, memory, and emotion. Each leap becomes a reflection of her ongoing efforts to navigate and transcend the spaces that define her, whether driven by joy, individuality, or quiet defiance.
A recurring theme in her work is the integration of architectural patterns, derived from photographs of buildings that framed her childhood. These designs, transformed through repetition and abstraction, evoke defining memories and the influence of physical spaces on her creative vision.
“This body of work is a visual narrative of resilience and transformation,” said Shama Al Hamed. “Each piece represents a leap, a moment of searching, and an embrace of the uncertainty that fuels my growth.”
I Jump – Will I Stick the Landing? invites viewers to journey through Shama’s reflections, navigating memories, thoughts, and dreams. This immersive exhibition is an opportunity to engage with the textures, forms, and patterns that define her work and to consider the leaps we take in our own lives.
This exhibition Supported by the National Grant Program for Culture and Creativity from the Ministry of Culture, UAE.
A poem by Shama Al Hamed was featured alongside the exhibition:
I Jump With Joy, My Spirit Soars
I Jump to Dream, Through Open Doors
I Jump Over Hurdles, Steady and True
I Jump at Dawn, When Skies Blush Blue
I Jump From Block to Block With Ease
I Jump in the Light of a Golden Breeze
I Jump Through Shadows That Fade Away
I Jump to the Rhythm of Life’s Sweet Call
I Jump to Rise, Though I May Fall
I Jump Through Whispers of the Wind’s Embrace
I Jump Toward Stars in Endless Space
I Jump With Hope, My Heart Takes Flight
I Jump to Love, My Guiding Light
