Sculpture, painting, ceramics – fine arts take centre stage at Al Ain Book Festival

Artists at the festival are working with a wide range of materials and are adopting a variety of sculpture styles. Dr Issa from Egypt, who specialises in ceramic sculpture, has a masterpiece on display at the fest. By sculpting a face with traditional features on a base inspired by the shape of the Al Jahili Fort in the city of Al Ain, she celebrates the local heritage and creates a link between Emirati history and women’s role in…