Dubai's Sustainable Hero - Areen

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Areen creating sustainable art by Areen by AreenDubai Culture & Arts Authority

Getting to Know Areen Hassan

Areen Hassan, a passionate and talented artist and textile designer, grew up in a culture filled with vivid colors, embroidery, and creativity. Her childhood was steeped in Palestine's rich artistic traditions, and her work reflects the deep roots of these traditions.

The philosophy of the 'Islamic Garden' is intricately woven into her artistic pieces. Embracing sustainability, she blends recycled fabrics with a medley of hues and employs an array of techniques, such as embroidery and ravelling, to create a rich tapestry of expression.

Her artistic journey carried her through many cities, from New York and Hamburg to Dubai and Manama, where she joined a number of art exhibitions.

She has been recognised at many occasions, and several of her works found a permanent residence in the Hamburg Museum of Arts and Crafts.

Areen art with her hands by Areen by AreenDubai Culture & Arts Authority

Her aim is to communicate the visual aspect of Islamic art to the world in a modern and engaging form using sustainable materials.

Through this way, she seeks to raise awareness and foster a deeper understanding of these important topics, which are Islamic culture and sustainability.

Areen hands creating her art by Areen by AreenDubai Culture & Arts Authority

Areen's artwork is notable for its use of stencilling and fraying. 

Areen art with her hands by Areen by AreenDubai Culture & Arts Authority

Areen ingeniously upcycles fabrics by using the fraying technique and makes her work more sustainable.  

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