Mineral Garden

19 December, 2024
16 February, 2025

About the Artists

Mineral Garden features Brazilian artist Ana Elisa Murta and Emirati artist Azza Al Qubaisi, who both transform natural and repurposed materials into powerful artistic statements. Murta is known for her innovative use of mining by-products, fusing earthy Brazilian minerals with golden tones inspired by the UAE desert to capture the transformative force of nature. Al Qubaisi, celebrated as the UAE’s first jewelry artist, incorporates palm fronds, metals, and other locally significant materials to honour Emirati heritage while pushing the boundaries of contemporary art. Together, they highlight the deep connections between culture, environment, and artistic innovation.

Presented in partnership with the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the UAE, Mineral Garden explores how shared practices can foster cultural dialogue and environmental awareness. On view at the Annex Gallery from December 19, the exhibition unites Murta’s and Al Qubaisi’s unique approaches to sustainability and craftsmanship, celebrating the transformative power of art to bridge traditions and inspire collaboration across nations.

Ana Elisa Murta, Brazil, b. 1982
Sand
undated
10 x 1.68 m
Non-toxic paint crafted from iron ore residues on a golden canvas
Courtesy of the artist
Ana Elisa Murta, Brazil, b. 1982
Relic
undated
1.75 x 1.5 m
Non-toxic paint made from mining residues on canvas
Courtesy of the artist
Ana Elisa Murta, Brazil, b. 1982
Motion Stars
undated
145 x 221 cm
Non-toxic paints handcrafted with mineral pigments, applied through brushstrokes and sponging on canvas
Courtesy of the artist
Ana Elisa Murta, Brazil, b. 1982
Mineral Mosaic
2019
64 x 44 cm each
Reclaimed MDF rulers splattered with non-toxic mineral paints
Courtesy of the artist
Azza Al Qubaisi, United Arab Emirates, b. 1978
Metaphor 1
undated
40 x 15 x 40 cm
Mild Steel
Courtesy of the artist
Azza Al Qubaisi, United Arab Emirates, b. 1978
Seeds (Roots Series)
undated
27 x 6 x 28 cm
Stainless steel
Courtesy of the artist
Ana Elisa Murta, Brazil, b. 1982
Ambiguous
undated
1, 22 × 38 × 1 cm
Non-toxic paint made from mining residues on Eucatex
Courtesy of the artist
Ana Elisa Murta, Brazil, b. 1982
Convergence
undated
1.38 x 1.84 m
Non-toxic paint made from mining residues on canvas
Courtesy of the artist
Ana Elisa Murta, Brazil, b. 1982
Earthen
undated
1.3 x 50 x 2 m
Non-toxic paint made from mining residues on canvas
Courtesy of the artist

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Museum Location

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