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Image Description: TheAkin logo and OCADU logo live on a purple background along with the words “Career Launcher Winner, Sara Abulkarim, Where Have You Been? Solo Art Show, August 5 & 6, 2023 at Remote Gallery”

Sara Abulkarim, Where Have You Been? August 5 & 6, 2023

Remote Gallery
July 31, 2023 by Akin Collective in Event, Exhibitions, Award

August 5, 12pm-10pm
August 6, 12pm-6pm

Remote Gallery, 568 Richmond St W

Opening Reception: August 5, 6pm-10pm


“Where have you been?” is a solo art exhibition that takes viewers on a journey to the places I have been since having moved to Toronto in 2017.

Through a series of paintings made of acrylic and mixed media, I explore the places and spaces that have been meaningful to me in my journey of self-discovery, growth, and challenge. These places have become my home, my family, and my friends, and I invite you to explore them with me.

Come join me on August 5th and 6th at Remote Gallery in Toronto to learn about this journey of exploration and discovery as I share with you the places that have helped me find myself.


Sara Abulkarim is the 2022 recipient of the Akin x OCADU Career Launcher Award. Born in Iraq, she immigrated to Montreal in 2002, where she studied Interior Design. Following her passion, in 2017 she decided to study Fine Arts at OCAD University. Sara’s art often stems from memory and feelings. She paints moments and fragments of her life, meaningful spaces and moments that sculpted her into the person she is today. Intrigued by abstract, she loves to try new techniques and mediums to mimic her emotions through colours and gestures. Her work is characterized by vibrant colours and animated movement. Website: www.saraabulkarim.com


We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts

#BringingTheArtsToLife @Canada.Council



Remote Gallery, 568 Richmond St W, Toronto

 
July 31, 2023 /Akin Collective
toronto artist, art exhbition, Remote Gallery, OCADU, group show, Canadian-Middle Eastern and North African Artists
Event, Exhibitions, Award

Image description: A colourful patterned background sits behind a large blue circle, inside of which text reads “In the Middle, July 15-16, @remotegallery, 568 Richmond St W, Toronto.” The bottom corners of the poster has the Akin logo, and the OCAD U logo, respectively.

In the Middle, a celebration of Canadian-Middle Eastern and North African Artists

July 10, 2023 by Akin Collective in Event, Exhibitions, Award

July 15, 12pm-10pm
July 16, 9am-6pm

Remote Gallery, 568 Richmond St W

Opening Reception: July 15, 6pm-10pm


In the Middle is a celebration of the unique perspectives of Canadian-Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) artists as well as those geographically adjacent. It is an opportunity to recognize the importance of MENA and MENA-adjacent artists in the Toronto art scene and to highlight an underrepresented vision as well as recognize the diversity of MENA culture and celebrate the beauty of its art.

Eleven artists will be sharing their stories and unique experiences with the world. It’s a chance to create a dialogue about the importance of representation and inclusion in the art world and to create a space where MENA and MENA-adjacent artists can be seen, heard, and respected.

Artist Participating: 
Amina Boufennara 
Amnna Attia 
Ayan Melikli 
Christina Hajjar 
Edriss Sydeqi 
Özge Dilan Arslan
Pamela Andonian (Ch!K P)
Qudsia Hussain 
Rabiyah Sagheer
Sara Abulkarim
Sara Ghaben


The Exhibition Is Curated By: 
Amina Boufennara 
Habiba Raouf
Sara Abulkarim

Sara Abulkarim is the 2022 recipient of the Akin x OCADU Career Launcher Award. Born in Iraq, she immigrated to Montreal in 2002, where she studied Interior Design. Following her passion, in 2017 she decided to study Fine Arts at OCAD University. Sara’s art often stems from memory and feelings. She paints moments and fragments of her life, meaningful spaces and moments that sculpted her into the person she is today. Intrigued by abstract, she loves to try new techniques and mediums to mimic her emotions through colours and gestures. Her work is characterized by vibrant colours and animated movement. Website: www.saraabulkarim.com

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts

#BringingTheArtsToLife @Canada.Council


Remote Gallery, 568 Richmond St W, Toronto

 
July 10, 2023 /Akin Collective
toronto artist, art exhbition, Remote Gallery, OCADU, OCADU Career Launcher Award, group show, Canadian-Middle Eastern and North African Artists
Event, Exhibitions, Award