Abstract
Heritage in Motion explores the dynamic relationship between tradition and innovation through digital artistry, emphasizing the UAE’s architectural heritage. This digital collage reimagines iconic elements like arches and geometric patterns, blending them with advanced digital techniques to create a dialogue between the past and present. The artwork transforms high-resolution photographs—captured in Abu Dhabi in the UAE—into abstract compositions that highlight the evolution of cultural identity. The project delves into continuity and transformation, reflecting how Emirati heritage evolves amidst rapid modernization. Traditional Islamic patterns and futuristic aesthetics juxtapose, symbolizing the balance between preserving history and embracing progress. The digital medium becomes a metaphor for this idea, simultaneously safeguarding and reinterpreting heritage. Heritage in Motion also emphasizes the UAE’s role as a cultural crossroads where local and global influences converge. By blending historical symbols with international design trends, the artwork demonstrates how cultural authenticity can coexist with global relevance. The abstracted forms invite viewers to reconsider the cultural significance of familiar elements, encouraging new interpretations of heritage. This project celebrates cultural heritage as a living, evolving force that continues to inspire contemporary design. Through its innovative approach, the artwork bridges the gap between tradition and innovation, honoring the past while shaping a forward-thinking vision for the future. It offers a fresh perspective on how heritage informs identity in a rapidly modernizing world.
Presenters
Ilze Eklsa (Loza)Assistant Professor, College of Arts, Zayed University, Abū Z̧aby [Abu Dhabi], United Arab Emirates
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Digital, Heritage, Visual, Communication, Cultural, Identity
