never in my life would have thought that i would ever be on tv, let alone being featured on cnn! it was truly flattering to be selected as the Emirati 'artist' on 'quest mean's business - future cities' segment. it features me during my participation at this year's abu dhabi art design studio exhibition. even though i'm in it for a short period of time, it was still fun to be a part of. & any publicity is always good publicity!
26.12.10
6.12.10
happy 39 uae
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| biladi sketch 1 . 2010 |
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| biladi sketch 2 . 2010 |
is it too late to wish everyone a happy national day?! the uae just turned 39 years young. can't wait to see what happens in the next 39! here are some 'patriotic' illustrations, krossbreed style...
if evil looked this good...!
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| hear no evil . 2007 |
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| see no evil . 2007 |
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| speak no evil . 2007 |
my take on the famous 'no evil' monkeys! i'm a huge fan of vintage pin-up poster art. thought i could make a relationship with the two.
bring the sword and axe...!
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| bring the sword and axe character illustration . 2010 |
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| bring the sword and axe digital sketch . 2010 |
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| bring the sword and axe final skate deck . 2010 |
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| bring the sword and axe skate deck detail . 2010 |
one of my favorite projects, this artwork was created for the fakie skate 'dexhibition'. The concept is based on a combination of the urban world of skating, & traditional UAE folklore. To me, skaters are like urban superheroes, riding across a concrete jungle looking for excitement. It’s as if their skate decks are weapons, using them to move around the urban playground, known to the rest of us as the city.I decided to juxtapose the phrase ‘Bring the sword & axe’, emphasizing the idea of skaters as urban superheroes. The origins of the phrase comes from the ancient world of sailors and fishermen, who would scream it when they felt they were in danger from demonic creatures of the waters. This would help scare off the jinni’s and demons away from their boats and ships. Just like the fishermen and sailors of our forefathers, to me, skaters are fearless and daring, like modern day superheroes. If faced with any danger, they would look at it straight in the face, and skate forward to fight back…
18.11.10
in the spirit of holyness...
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| ramadan kareem . 2010 |
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| eid mubarak . 2010 |
wishing everyone a wonderful eid mubarak to you and your loved ones...
6.11.10
krossbreed pop up studio at abu dhabi art
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| krossbreed pop up studio at abu dhabi art design studio . 2010 |
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| details of krossbreed pop up studio at abu dhabi art design studio . 2010 |
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| details of krossbreed pop up studio at abu dhabi art design studio . 2010 |
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| details of krossbreed pop up studio at abu dhabi art design studio . 2010 |
it's finally happened. krossbreed has officially come out to the world. krossbreed has launched at this year's abu dhabi art design studio. the 'pop-up' studio shares to the rest of the world what krossbreed is all about, and what its future plans. prints, t-shirts, notebooks, tote bags, badges, and limited edition stamp prints are all available at the space & are also currently on sale during the art fair. so far, there have been great responses and feedback from everyone showing interest and supporting the brand. it's overwhelming to see how positive the responses are. it's truly amazing.
if you are in abu dhabi, or visiting abu dhabi, come by and check out the world of krossbreed...
1.11.10
31.10.10
krossbreed at abu dhabi art
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| burqaa (for abu dhabi art) . 2010 |
krossbreed is officially launching at this year's abu dhabi art fair. i am one of this year's participants at the design studio programme. krossbreed will be launching its first line of products, including t-shirts, tote bags , notebooks & more. be sure to drop by my stand at the design studio, to learn more about krossbreed, visit the pop-up studio/store, & also get a chance to pick up limited edition prints and badges. to learn more about abu dhabi art, check out www.abudhabiartfair.ae see you in the capital everyone...!
26.10.10
box wall installation
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| shawty whatcha name is...?! . 2010 |
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| shawty whatcha name is...?! . 2010 |
i participated in a semi-permanent urban art pop-up installation, curated by simon hunt. six dubai-based artists constructed a wall of cardboard boxes, then painted it in their own unique style. here's my participation, & a short time lapsed video i stumbled upon on youtube.
23.10.10
queen of...?
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| queen . 2010 |
i always wanted to create an illustraton inspired by awesome graphics found in playing cards, adding an emirati flare to it! this could be the start of a bigger project! the illustration above will soon be used as covers for limited edition notebooks, part of krossbreed's product/stationary line.
21.10.10
bastakiya
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| bastakiya sketch . 2010 |
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| bastakiya final . 2010 |
illustration created for tashkeel's (www.tashkeel.org) soon to be opened studio space in bastakiya. its my first time creating a photo/illustration. i think i did good as a first attempt!
19.10.10
18.10.10
better city, better life: the power of dreams...
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| vibrant future . 2010 |
with the evolution of both the city's landscape and its society, we have come to adapt to living in a space that is vibrant and unique. i truly believe that with the merging of various cultures, traditions and modernity, we can create a city and community that is tolerant, vibrant, and lastly, better...
17.10.10
trance for life
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| trance for life . 2007 |
trance music is an escape. to leave daily routines behind & become entranced with the loud dance beats is a satisfaction for many. 'tance for life' represents the tiny world created to dance into to escape the real world. to be in a world of trance; an atmosphere where the music takes control, lights make you shine, & everyone lives a life of trance, even if its for a short while...
khalid says relax
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| khalid says relax . 2008 |
'khalid says relax' is the product of eastern traditions & western influences, & the outcome of living in an ever-evolving metropolis. cultures merge, past trends are revived, neon lights illuminate our world & traditions inspire our lives. 'arab-electro' is phrase coined, which is defined as believing in accepting the differences around us, to enjoy the music that communicates, embrace the combination of heritage with 'techno-colour', & to be true to who you are. & lastly, to just relax...
culture shock
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| culture shock . 2008 |
representing Emirati culture in a cool, 'pop' & unconventional manner, allows the viewer to embrace the beauty of arabic traditions, while living in a vibrant, modern metropolis. its representation is formed due to the fast, bright world we all share, bringing in influences from everyday life; colour, iconography & other interactions we encounter.
14.10.10
a krossbreed world we live in!
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| if this wall could walk . 2008 |
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| untitled . 2009 we live in a 'hybrid' society, which constantly morphs and evolves. cultures merge, trends interfere, and people evolve or adapt to exist in this vibrant space. there is no separation between history and modernity, eastern traditions and western influences. all is intertwined to create a new breed of people. |
12.10.10
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