Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is continuing its support of local artists by showcasing The Grand Mosque – Spirit in the Making photography exhibition by Austrian artist Genovea Kriechbaum from 6th February to 13th March

Held under the patronage of HE Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the exhibition depicts what is arguably Abu Dhabi’s most important architectural treasure – Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – capturing both its historical importance and the mysticism of a 21st century mosque in a modern, fast moving and rapidly developing city.

Kriechbaum aimed at creating an exhaustive portrayal of this space, seizing its evolving architectural vocabulary in continuously changing lighting conditions. To achieve this, she allowed space to lead the creative process, and has broken the rules of symmetry, the norms of photography, employed different angles and avoided artificial light. In the selection of pictures on display at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Art Gallery, this series will also showcase the methodology of mounting photography on acrylic, a detail that has become the artist’s signature.

“With the breathtaking view of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque that the hotel features and considering the content of my current exhibition, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is the ideal location, allowing the viewer to experience both the past and the presence within the ‘blink of an eye’,” said Kriechbaum.

The exhibition opens with a reception in the presence of the artist on Tuesday 7th February from 7.30 to 9.30pm in The Chocolate Gallery. Kriechbaum will also host a ladies only event on 14th February from 2pm to 4pm in the same location. For more information, call: 02 654 3333.