Corniche 03
Corniche* provides a platform for artists and illustrators specializing in comics who are currently practicing in Sharjah and the broader region. Through various community-led exchanges and workshops, it also serves as a valuable resource for identifying illustrators and comic artists for community-centered projects and initiatives at the Foundation. The third edition of *Corniche* is particularly special as it marks a return to in-person gatherings for the exchange of ideas, following the second edition, which was produced remotely during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The editorial remit of *Corniche* is undefined and exploratory, allowing for a diverse range of perspectives to be published, including personal experiences, anecdotes, science fiction, fantasy, surrealism, symbolism, dreams, events, myths, and abstract or impressionist concepts.
As the creative director, I also designed the cover for this year’s edition, collaborating with Sharjah Art Foundation’s Community team. This year’s contributors include Sara Al Adayleh, Sarah Ahmed, Ruba Al Araji, Mariam Al Binali, Eman Al Eghfeli, Azim Al Gussein, Alia Al Hammadi, Mouza Al Hamrani, Aysha Al Hemrani, Asmaa Ebrahim Al Hosani, Rafiaa Hussain, ISSABLACK, Mohammed Khaled Ali Al Jneibi, Manar Laham, Reem Madooh, Khawla Al Marzooqi, Khalid Mezaina, Mohammed Al Mohanna, Alyazia Mubarak, Eman Al Raesi, Sultan Al Ramahi, Maryah Al Rashed, Ismail Al Rifai, Khadija Al Saeedi, Amna Al Saleh, Mohammed Al Shaibani, Mahra Al Shamsi, Shaikha Al Shamsi, Nahla Tabbaa, Yoshi (Aisha Al Ali), Yusef, Mariam Al Zayani, and Nora Zeid.
The cover art of *Corniche* uniquely combines elements from each contributor, weaving them into the vibrant shops (or baqala in Arabic) of the larger Souq Al Shanasiyah and Souq Saqr, which face Sharjah’s Corniche, celebrating the emirate’s rich street culture.
SBN 978-9948-8737-3-0
Corniche 3
Comic anthology
Paperback
242 pages, 210 illustrations
20 x 20 cm
English and Arabic
Published by Sharjah Art Foundation, 2021
Photo credit: Sharjah Art Foundation
Corniche* provides a platform for artists and illustrators specializing in comics who are currently practicing in Sharjah and the broader region. Through various community-led exchanges and workshops, it also serves as a valuable resource for identifying illustrators and comic artists for community-centered projects and initiatives at the Foundation. The third edition of *Corniche* is particularly special as it marks a return to in-person gatherings for the exchange of ideas, following the second edition, which was produced remotely during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The editorial remit of *Corniche* is undefined and exploratory, allowing for a diverse range of perspectives to be published, including personal experiences, anecdotes, science fiction, fantasy, surrealism, symbolism, dreams, events, myths, and abstract or impressionist concepts.
As the creative director, I also designed the cover for this year’s edition, collaborating with Sharjah Art Foundation’s Community team. This year’s contributors include Sara Al Adayleh, Sarah Ahmed, Ruba Al Araji, Mariam Al Binali, Eman Al Eghfeli, Azim Al Gussein, Alia Al Hammadi, Mouza Al Hamrani, Aysha Al Hemrani, Asmaa Ebrahim Al Hosani, Rafiaa Hussain, ISSABLACK, Mohammed Khaled Ali Al Jneibi, Manar Laham, Reem Madooh, Khawla Al Marzooqi, Khalid Mezaina, Mohammed Al Mohanna, Alyazia Mubarak, Eman Al Raesi, Sultan Al Ramahi, Maryah Al Rashed, Ismail Al Rifai, Khadija Al Saeedi, Amna Al Saleh, Mohammed Al Shaibani, Mahra Al Shamsi, Shaikha Al Shamsi, Nahla Tabbaa, Yoshi (Aisha Al Ali), Yusef, Mariam Al Zayani, and Nora Zeid.
The cover art of *Corniche* uniquely combines elements from each contributor, weaving them into the vibrant shops (or baqala in Arabic) of the larger Souq Al Shanasiyah and Souq Saqr, which face Sharjah’s Corniche, celebrating the emirate’s rich street culture.
SBN 978-9948-8737-3-0
Corniche 3
Comic anthology
Paperback
242 pages, 210 illustrations
20 x 20 cm
English and Arabic
Published by Sharjah Art Foundation, 2021
Photo credit: Sharjah Art Foundation
