Art of Women Empowerment and Gender Parity

JLT, UAE - Oct. 23, 2019 - PRLog -- Women in Leadership (WIL) Economic Forum will bring together artworks from a diverse group of artists (men and women) in a collective exhibition dedicated to promoting a gender-balanced world

Women in Leadership (WIL) Economic Forum will provide a platform to a group of local artists to showcase their works in a collective art exhibition dedicated to promoting a gender-balanced world. The 2-day show will run parallel to the conference at the Address Sky View Hotel Dubai on 28 and 29 October and is being supported by 2XL Furniture & Home Décor and Art4You Gallery.

Jesno Jackson, Art4you Gallery Founder and Curator said, "When it comes to art, it is still very much a man's world. We are proud to be part of the WIL Economic Forum. In the UAE one can discover and connect with diverse cultures and people. Each one having a different and unique voice. When we explore and engage with different cultures and gender through art, we learn something not only about the artist but also about ourselves. 11 artists from 10 nationalities have captured the need for women empowerment and gender parity connecting to this year's theme of WIL Economic Forum – 'Dare to build a better future'.

Amit Yadav, Head of Marketing, 2XL Furniture & Home Décor, said, "We are proud to partner with the WIL Economic Forum that will allow us to place 2XL's unique products at this exclusive platform as well as showcase diversity of expressions through this beautiful art exhibition. At 2XL we are committed to building a gender-balanced organization. Diversity, inclusion and empowerment of women are at the heart of our business strategy and it is wonderful to see the growing role of women in the region."

Emirati artist Ahmed Rukni Al Awadhi said, "Emirati women have been one of the cornerstones of the nation's development since it was founded in 1971. I would like to celebrate and pay tribute to the legacy of 'the man who was instrumental to women's education and empowerment' by showcasing my work 'Remembering Sheikh Zayed: The man who built the UAE'".

Egyptian artist Yasmine Mohamed has named her painting 'Empowerment'. Elaborating on the idea behind her work, she said, "Empowerment of women is absolutely critical for a balanced socio-economic development. Social, cultural and family pressures on women are often the reasons behind gender inequality. Such pressures lower down the career ambitions of women."