Illustrators’ and Art Corner Guide

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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair continues its mission of supporting illustrators and the wider arts sector, building on the organisers’ belief in the importance of concordance between words and images in delivering ideas effectively to readers. In this year’s edition, the Illustrators’ and Art Corner will showcase the works of both experienced and emerging talents, reflecting the artistic vibrancy and creative diversity in the region.

With the success of the Illustrators’ Corner in the past years, the organisers are committed to the corner evolving in line with developments in the cultural sector to achieve further progress and prosperity in literature and art alike.

The Illustrators’ and Art Corner offers participants a platform from which to network and showcase their creative products, enabling every exhibitor to introduce their work to publishing specialists attending the fair.

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair continues to promote this dynamic and rapidly-growing sector by organising a variety of workshops and brainstorming sessions.

Illustrators’ and Arts Corner

Welcome to Abu DhabiInternaional Book Fair 2019!In 2019, Abu Dhabi International Book Fair aims to present an expanded and greatly enhanced cultural and entertainment programme, in collaboration with the Emirates Literature Foundation. The 2019 programme has four pillars: Cultural, Professional, Education and, for the first time, Special Events.

In total, Abu Dhabi International Book Fair will present over 80 fun and informative sessions, with more than 25 in the Cultural programme, 14 in the Education programme, 13 in the Professional programme, as well as six Special Events and a host of other surprises.

Founded in 2015, the #PicturesMeanBusiness campaign encouraging people to credit illustrators properly for their work is succeeding in the UK in ways previous protests have failed. In the digital age, illustrators are finding name recognition more and more important in getting work, yet many are left out of all publicity surrounding the books they've worked on. Meet campaign founder Sarah McIntyre and learn why this positive campaign can work, by showing how everyone benefits - writers, publishers, journalists, grown-up book lovers, teachers, children - by crediting illustrators, not only illustrators themselves. Find out how you can help illustrators face one fewer hurdle in their careers, and how you can support and celebrate the valuable work of illustrators. Bring your questions and ideas!

April 24Wednesday

April 25Thursday

FROTTAGETime: 5 pm Venue: Illustrators’ & Art CornerArtist: Hassan ZahreddineIn this workshop, we will experiment with frottage, using different surfaces and materials to produce collaborative automatic narratives and dreamscapes.

MANUAL PRINTING TECHNIQUE Time: 10 am Venue: Illustrators’ & Art CornerArtist: Hassan ZahreddineAn introduction workshop about the principals of printing methods by using the carving shapes technique. The participants will create their own characters and story by inking their design and stamp it on the paper or cloth.

MANUAL PRINTING TECHNIQUE Time: 6 pm Venue: Illustrators’ & Art CornerArtist: Hassan Zahreddine An introduction workshop about the principals of printing methods by using the carving shapes technique. The participants will create their own characters and story by inking their design and stamp it on the paper or cloth.

CREATE ARTISTIC SHAPES WITH COLOURED PAPERSTime: 10 am Venue: Illustrators’ & Art CornerArtist: Salama Al NuaimiSummary: A fun way to integrate artistic shapes into the one piece of art. This art project for kids is wonderful opportunities for kids to explore shapes through creating! Children can do art projects based on the individual shapes they cut and stick.

SARAH MCINTYRE PRESENTS: PICTURES MEAN BUSINESSTime: 8 pmVenue: Illustrators’ and Arts CornerAuthor/ Artist: Sarah McIntyreHost: Paul Blezard

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The workshop will explore the following: - When can words stand on their own?- When should illustration be added?- What role does illustration play? - What is the best combination between words and illustrations and how do you create it? - Overview of her journey as a writer and illustrator and how this helped in making both her writing and illustrations more remarkable?

April 28Sunday

ARTISTIC PAPER KITES AND BOOKMARKSTime: 10 am Venue: Illustrators’ & Art CornerArtists: Ayesha Al Badi & Alia Al BadiThis workshop is based on the book Fly Away by Alia Albadi. The children will paint and colour their papers then they will fold it into different ways to create different paper kites’ shapes and amazing bookmarks.

In this illuminating session famed UK illustrator and author Curtis Jobling charts his entire career from art school into film, television and the publishing world. It's an eye opener for any professional or amateur illustrator interested in working in animation or children's books. With anecdotes from his time on Wallace & Gromit and Mars Attacks!, as well as the secrets behind the creation of Bob The Builder and Raa Raa The Noisy Lion, this presentation should prove inspirational to all.

CURTIS JOBLING PRESENTS: BREAKING INTO MEDIA ARMED WITH A CRAYONTime: 4 pmVenue: Illustrators' and Art CornerAuthor / Artist: Curtis JoblingHost: Paul Blezard

April 27 Saturday

CREATE YOUR OWN PAPER PUPPET BOOKMARKTime: 10 am & 6 pm Venue: Illustrators’ & Art CornerArtist: Reem AhmedLove how quick and easy these paper hand puppets bookmarks made! You will learn how to make many amazing DIY bookmarks, not just for yourself, but also as gifts for people to whom you lend books.

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"WORDS AND ILLUSTRATIONS... THE SECRETS TO SUCCESS" - A WORKSHOP WITH SARAH MCINTYRETime: 7 pmVenue: Illustrators' and Art CornerAuthor/Artist: Sarah McIntyreHost: Paul Blezard

DRAWING STORIES’ CHARACTERSTime: 6 pm Venue: Illustrators' & Art CornerArtist: Basemah MohammedChildren will be able to listen to a funny story then will try to draw the story characters in their own way. This workshop gives the children the opportunity to imagine and create their own characters from their own perspective.

April 29 Monday

CREATE A SILENT BOOK Time: 6 pm Venue: Illustrators' and Art CornerArtist: Maitha AlBadiThis workshop introduces the silent books to children and teaches them how to create one. They will learn the basics and how to have a story sequence until the end.

INTRODUCTION OF THE BASIC COLOURSTime: 10 am Venue: Illustrators' and Art CornerArtist: Magdy Al KafrawiThe workshop introduces the three basic colours and how by using them you can create all the other colours. The aim of the workshop is to train children in the process of mixing colours.

April 30 Tuesday

WORKSHOP: HOW TO DRAW A BOOK COVER?Time: 6 pm Venue: Illustrators' and Art CornerArtist: Shamsa Al ShamsiDo you judge the book by its cover? Then, you must have a catchy book cover for your own story. In this workshop, we’re going to take a look at how book cover designs come to be.

INTRODUCTION OF THE BASIC COLOURSTime: 10 am Venue: Illustrators' and Art CornerArtist: Magdy Al KafrawiThe workshop introduces the three basic colours and how by using them you can create all the other colours. The aim of the workshop is to train children in the process of mixing colours.

April 28Sunday

MOHAMMED MANDI PRESENTS “PRODUCING A CALLIGRAPHY ARTWORK -TECHNICALITIES AND APPROACH”Time: 8 pm Venue: Illustrators' and Art CornerArtist: Mohammed MandiA workshop that tackles the way of producing a calligraphy artwork, in which the artist will produce an artwork in front of the public introducing his tools and techniques. So this workshop serves as an introductory session to the Art of Calligraphy, the tools used in it and some of the techniques behind it.

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This year’s edition of Abu Dhabi International Book Fair aims to make poetry and literature (proverbs and adages) a source of inspiration to illustrators. Consequently, the Illustrators’ and Art Corner Competition was launched to recognise outstanding artworks that portray elements of cultural heritage.

The competition is also a progression of Abu Dhabi International Book Fair’s journey towards integrating different creative fields, making content more relevant to contemporary audiences.

Participants of all nationalities should draw inspiration from Arab poetry and the works of poetess Ousha Al Suwaidi (Fatat Al-Arab), who has been chosen as the Focused Personality of Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2019. The competition will also focus on the ‘Year of Tolerance’, with organisers encouraging illustrators to seek inspiration from poetry and literary works that promote acceptance and solidarity.

COMPETITION-RELATED CONSIDERATIONSFor professional artists, the best illustration inspired by Arabic and Emirati poetry and literature will receive AED 3,000 and a commemorative plaque.

Striving to involve the local community in its activities, and encourage students and amateurs to get involved in the arts, Abu Dhabi International Book Fair is also offering an Amateurs category, with the winner receiving an AED 2,000 prize and a commemorative plaque.

COMPETITION CRITERIAThe Judges’ Panel comprises a select group of experts in the field, as well as representatives of the steering committee. Submitted works are rated as per the following criteria:1. The work’s level of artistry and its aesthetic aspects.2. The extent to which the illustration portrays the chosen poetry verse, proverb or adage.3. Technical drawing standards and finesse in presenting a self-contained illustration with clear physical or moral connotations.4. The work’s features and elements, and its significance.5. Ability to embody words using relevant styles and techniques.

AWARDINGThe winners of the Illustrators' & Art Corner Competition will be announced on the 28 of April, 11 am at the Illustrators’ and Art Corner stage.

Illustrators’ & Art Corner Competition

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