Literary Event: Beyond the Frame

Have you read or come across the following quote:"Explanation kills art."? Although we do agree with it to some extent, we believe that the idea or story behind an artworks is essential to the viewer of this work and helps form his/her/their perception of it. On 3 May, 2018, we asked artists and writers to share the stories behind their artworks with us to narrate them in our event Beyond the Frame that hosted art enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds. 

The event was held at 3alsat7 on June 1, 2018 in the vibrant city of Jeddah. Alongside the performances, Gambo, Sein Art, and Prism Clothing, which are growing art businesses and independent artists, showcased their work in order to support them financially. Moreover, the event was accompanied by the launch of Motherland Issue, our first printed issue. 

The event was divided into 3 chapter as the following: 

Chapter I: To Face the World with a Pen and Brush

1- Behind the Shadow by Ghaida Rafeeq

2- Poisoned Youth by Jade Abduljawad

3- Gas 95 by Zuha Abdullah 

4- Painting of a Woman by Amina Abdullah

5- Coming by Ibrahim Mohammed

6- Thought by Rayan Alshaikhi

7- Flying Towards the Vision by Najat Minyawi

8- Intersection of an Emotion by Sara Magboul

Chapter II: What the Skin Hides

1- Statue by Amina Abdullah

2- Propaganda by Jade Abduljawad

3- The Scar of My Ribs by Zuha Abdullah

4- Reflection by Rayan AlShaikhi

Chapter III: Isolation of the Artist and His/Her Holies 

1- Makkah by Ibrahim Mohammed 

2- Half a Moon by Sara Magboul

3- Syre by Jade Abduljawad

Photographs were taken by the talented Saeed. Press on the following for more details, posters, and photographs about this event. 

Press: Creative youth from across Saudi Arabia speak up about their art by Nada Hameed