Biennial for a Plot

Artist workshop
2011
Photo by Alfredo Rubio

Overview

Ayah Younis works with a group of high school students to introduce artworks from Sharjah Biennial 10. Students explore ideas, materials and processes and make their own artworks inspired by a visit to the Biennial.

Biennial for a Plot is an art workshop led by Ayah Younis for Ibn Seena High School. The students will explore different ways of looking at Sharjah Biennial 10 and will produce their own artworks inspired by their experience at the Biennial.

Ayah's approach is based on exploration as well as informal learning, an open approach that allows much of creative thinking and openness.

Artist

Ayah Younis, born in Amman in 1984, has a degree in Industrial Engineering and a particular interest in the Arts. Through a series of workshops, events as well as over two years working experience with Children's Museum Jordan, Younis has worked closely with children from different generations and backgrounds. From animation workshops to self-development, these meetings aim to widen young audiences horizons, empower their presentation and self-esteem as well as develop their expression and interpretation skills.