Rashed Al Shashai: Salvation

Ayyam Gallery Dubai (DIFC) presents “Salvation” the solo exhibition of emerging artist Rashed Al Shashai.

As an active member of a dynamic group of conceptual artists that has blossomed in Saudi Arabia in recent years, Al Shashai has created a celebrated body of work that explores the tensions between modern life, evolving social norms, and the religious precepts that shape everyday life.

Through photography and installation, Al Shashai draws from the often-overlooked details that surround him while tackling such issues as extremism, escapism, and mounting apathy. The artist’s photographs incorporate documentary elements in order to capture this critical moment in Saudi society while his installation works engage viewers by including the ordinary objects and imagery of everyday life.