"Al-Mayida" (The Dining Table in Arabic)
by Karema Munassar
The Town is the Gallery, Birkenhead Central Library, Borough Rd, Birkenhead CH41 2XB
"Al-Mayida" The Dining Table in Arabic is an interactive and community-focused art exhibition exploring the cultural and social significance of the dining table. This exhibit will delve into themes of gathering, sharing, and storytelling through various artistic mediums, including ceramics, textiles, and Arabic calligraphy.
The exhibition will feature a dynamic and participatory installation with the dining table as the central motif.
It aims to be a vibrant and inclusive celebration of community, culture, and creativity. By involving the local community in the creation process and incorporating elements of Arabic calligraphy, this exhibition will not only showcase diverse artistic expressions but also build a stronger sense of connection and understanding among participants and visitors.
This work is a social sculpture created by Karema through 3 workshops with members of the local community in Birkenhead.
Thank you to the library team, Karema, and the participants of this work:
Lucy, Sue, Hilda, Michelle, Sam, Evie, Tom, Tamroin, Indi, Emma, Amy, Chris, Eleanor, Jo, Maddie, Ernie, Sandra, Caroline, Lily, Marren, Janie, Joe, Tasneem, Taiba, Abdullah, Zaina and of course Maryam!
There was a final meal for this project too - you can see photographed below.
Exhibition has been documented by Benjamin Nuttall.
Browse full exhibition document here - to request further photography of exhibit please contact conveniencegallery@outlook.com
See more from Karema at her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ka_re_ma_/
Exhibition is a part of Convenience Gallery, The Town is the Gallery. Curated & Produced with Andrew Shaw & Ryan Gauge, with thanks to Les Weston, Wirral Council, East Street Arts & Kindred LCR. Borough of Culture 2024.
Phote Set 1: Documented by Benjamin Nuttall
Photo Set 2: Documented by Andrew Shaw
