Join the curator Dr. Michaela Watrelot and Brazilian abstract artist Ana Elisa Murta for an intimate exploration of Hour Eternal: 20 Years of Emirati Abstraction and Mineral Garden before the exhibitions close on February 16. Delve into the artistic narratives, creative processes, and conceptual depth behind these captivating showcases in a special experience led by the curator and artist.
0 people are attending Final Curator & Artist – Led Tour: Hour Eternal: 20 Years of Emirati Abstraction & Mineral Garden
0 people are attending Final Curator & Artist – Led Tour: Hour Eternal: 20 Years of Emirati Abstraction & Mineral Garden
In 2017, after becoming a mother and relocating, Ana Elisa Murta fully embraced her career as a visual artist, focusing on abstract expressionism through layered textures and vibrant compositions. Her experimental process, guided by intuition and tools like palette knives, seeks authenticity and emotional depth.
A turning point came in 2022 when an allergy to conventional paints led her to create non-toxic pigments from minerals discarded by mining companies in her native Minas Gerais. This sustainable, alchemic practice combines innovation, environmental awareness, and ancestral connection.
Dr. Michaela Watrelot is a curator, educator, and author with a PhD in History of Art from Charles University in Prague. At Bassam Freiha Art Foundation, she leads exhibition planning, education, and strategic partnerships. Her expertise spans 19th- and 20th-century art, public art commissions, and art market studies, and she is the author of Wilhelm von Bode and the American Art Market: The Rudolphe Kann Collection (Routledge, 2023)