[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Submissions have now closed and we’ll be announcing the winner soon. Watch this space.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”meet-judges”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” custom_src=”http://www.villa88live.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/aljoud-lootah.jpg”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Aljoud Lootah
Designer
Emirati multidisciplinary designer Aljoud Lootah founded her eponymous studio in 2014 and has since created bespoke furniture, objects and collectible designs for notable organizations. Last year, she was commissioned to create the official gift that was presented to Pope Francis on his visit to the UAE. Her creations have been acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, making her the first Emirati designer to have her work attained by an international gallery.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ el_class=”sep”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” custom_src=”http://www.villa88live.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Mattar-Bin-Lahej.jpg”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Mattar Bin Lahej
Artist
Emirati artist Mattar Bin Lahej is one of the most influential figures in the UAE art scene, with his calligraphic paintings and architectural monuments, from Dubai’s Museum of the Future to Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, recognized the world over. Among his accolades is being awarded a Dubai Star on the Walk of Fame last year. He’s also the founder of Marsam Mattar, the first Emirati institute created to mentor artists and emerging talent. His message to you all is to be brave, think outside the box and let your creativity flow.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ el_class=”sep”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” alignment=”center” custom_src=”http://www.villa88live.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Ashwaq-Abdulla.jpg”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Ashwaq Abdulla
Artist
Emirati visual artist Ashwaq Abdulla is the first local creative to design the official trophy for the 2019 Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic in California, USA, the world’s longest-running women’s-only professional tennis tournament. She also designed the trophy for the 2019 Mubadala World Tennis Championship that took place in Abu Dhabi, which was presented to Rafael Nadal. Also to her credit are projects such as the creation of more than 300 artworks for a luxury resort in Abu Dhabi.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]