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عـفـراء محـمد عـلـي سيف خلف باجلـافله Afra Mohammed Beljafla
VISUAL ARTIST
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The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery Francis Bacon
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An Emirati artist born in 1991 who’s art work is mainly in the medium of painting and printmaking. She received her High School degree from Dubai International School and is currently studying for her bachelors in Visual Arts at Zayed University. Beljafla enjoys the themes of tragedy and sus-pense in her art work. The more the mystery, the better.
Large scale art works and installations attract her attention as well. She would like to work in this field. Fashion design is a huge interest of hers, as she has her own Fashion design line, called BRAID which is a mixture of fashion and Arts. She is currently planning a series of art works that relate to tragedy in the field of painting and installation.
BIOGRAPHY
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Who am I? Is a question that has many answers, many of which are related to each other. I am a passionate person, and a huge part of that passion comes from braids.
I believe braiding has many meanings that emerge as we weave, twist, and shape our ideas, thoughts and actions. There are so many kinds of braids, such as the french braid, the waterfall, the fishtail, and many others. I would say that we all braid our thoughts and ideas differently, that is why the actions and outcomes are not the same for all of us. Whether the way we braid our life is good or bad, it will always be special and different, because in the end it defines who we are and it brings out the beauty inside.
I am inspired by colors, especially pastels, because they bring me into the right mood, as they are simple and calm, not too concentrated and not too dull, and they are all mixed with white, and white to me is purity. I strive to discover new ways of braiding in the fields of painting, printmaking and fashion designing, to achieve an outstanding outcome. I believe this will come as I continue on my journey of exploration and experimentation.
Artist Statement
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Oil on Canvas paper2012Painting II«Suits»Exploration of men in suits in the UAE, especially the police department.
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A painting of identity and attitude. A piece in continuation of a photograp and a printmaking project
Acrylic on Canvas2012Painting II«untittled»
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Oil on Canvas2012Painting I«White Flag»This project was all about reintventingor getting inspired by a masterpiece. I chose the « Magdalene Weeping and chose to just take the sadness conveyedin it and project it into a different story.
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Oil and Acrylic on Canvas2012Painting II«Injustice»
A painting inspireed by the Chinese ArtistYan Pei-Mings› techniques.
Claude Monet
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Colour is my day-long obsession, joy and torment.Claude Monet
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Photography2012«A Self Portrait»
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Photography2012«Postcards Story»These postcards tell a story of an old farm in Hatta and how it has just started to grow after neglection.
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Principles of Design2010Defining Value of Shades and Tones
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Print-Making2012Etching using zinc plate«Self Portrait»
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«Skull as a Self Portrait»By Yan Pei-Ming
Facsimile2012Contemporary Art History
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8th of March, 1991EmaratiFemale DUBAI-UAE, P.O.BOX: 3177
Education
Zayed UniversityCollage of Art and Design | Visual Arts
June, 2008Dubai International School High School Degree
Professional Experience
March 2010Zayed University Carnival Event Organized activity booth for Paintball by the name of« Shoot Me If You Can» Provided customer service.
Year 2007Dubai International School Student CouncilPart of the Student councilevent organizer.
Extracurricular Activities
December 2011Zayed university « The Rabbit Hole» EventMeeting and greeting invited guests.
Year 2010Al Noor Center for special needs.Volunteering to sell tickets and organizing.
March 2012ExhibitionArt Work Exhibition Zayed UniversityPrintmaking pieceExhibited on Zayed University Campus in Dubai.
ReferenceProf. Joshua Watts +971 050 724 1560 [email protected]
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عـفـراء محـمد عـلـي سيف خلف باجلـافله Afra Mohammed Beljafla
VISUAL ARTIST