ASMA BELHAMAR
Dubai born and bred, multidisciplinary artist Asma bridges architecture, memory and cultural identity throughout her works, with a particular focus on exploring the impact of urban megastructures in the Emirates on the visual and topographical memory of the region.
Experimenting with mediums such as prints, textiles, video and three-dimensional modelling, the Rhode Island School of Design graduate draws inspiration from local heritage and contemporary aesthetics, often juxtaposing the rigidity of modern architecture with her fluid natural forms.
Commissioned by Alserkal Arts Foundation and curated by Zoe Whitley as part of the second iteration of ‘Walk With Me’ series, Thresholds of Perception pays homage to Dubai’s architectural history, specifically the balconies reminiscent of apartment buildings where communities converged. Discover how, through precise surface treatments including texture and colour, the balconies merge seamlessly into its environment, creating an optical illusion that challenges traditional perceptions of space and architecture.