THE POWER OF RED: A Striking Art Exhibition That Spoke from the Heart
Dubai; The “Seeing RED” Art Exhibition, held from April 12 to 18, 2025, at Mehromah Art Gallery in Dubai, was a powerful and emotional showcase of creativity. Curated by Jesno Jackson, founder of Art4you Gallery, the exhibition featured 45 artworks by 30 artists, all centered around one strong theme – the colour RED.
Red is a colour full of meaning. It stands for passion, love, courage, anger, strength, and energy. From deep burgundy to bright scarlet, red has the ability to grab attention and touch emotions. The exhibition allowed each artist to explore red in their own way, using it to tell stories, express feelings, and share their ideas. Through this exhibition, Curator wanted to showcase how red can embody both vulnerability and strength. Artists were encouraged to explore its duality, its beauty, its rage, and they did so with immense depth.
The artworks covered a wide range of styles from abstract to figurative, from mixed media to conceptual. Every piece had a story behind it. Some artists used red to show strength and confidence, while others used it to reflect love, pain, or inner struggle. The results were stunning and very personal. One artwork used crimson layers to show emotional growth. Another, a powerful portrait, showed a woman surrounded by feathers, and another artwork showed a symbol of strength and change with the 5-element series. Each painting invited visitors to stop, feel, and think.
The opening on April 12 was marked with a powerful start. The exhibition included stunning works by 30 artists such as Khulood Al Jabri, Dina Khataan, Reem Al Subiy, Eric Kwadwo Afranie, Thomas Antony, Mouza Al Darmaki, Sofia Ali, Andrew Scanlan, Roa Al Madani, Banashree Sengupta, Shaf Beypore, Reinier Chirino, Kumar Chadayamangalam, Aliyeh Barazandeh, Mustafa Pracha, Salma Barakat, Neethu George, Jaimee Felysse Reyes, Avigyan Bhattacharya, Zuliya Kuprina, Raveendran Valanchery, Rheanne Louise, Yashi Khatanhar, Nithin Umesh, Natalia Vityugova, Krish, Christine Leonard, Manoo Mittal, Ekaterina Sholomova, Anuj Sarkar, who passionately poured their creativity into this themed showcase. Each artist explored red in their own way, showing its many sides – bold, brave, romantic, fierce, and healing.
Exhibition was officially opened with the Unveiling of the artwork by Special guest Artist – Ms.Khulood Al Jabri. The evening was graced by Chief Guests – H.E. Yaqoob Al Ali, Dr. Najat Makki, Guests of Honors – Khulood Al Jabri, Ahmed Al Mahmoud, Lara Tabet, Claudia Pinto, Moosa Al Halyan, Special Guests – Marzouq Al Mansoori, Ahmed Saleh, Maktoum Al Marzooqi, Abeer Abdullah, Nadine Ellithy, Dr. Edyta Skibinska, Sara Serpilli and other prominent figures from the UAE’s cultural and business communities.
The event drew a lively crowd of art collectors, art enthusiasts, curators, media, and cultural influences, all drawn by the bold theme and stunning presentations. Guests took time to walk through the exhibition, often pausing to take in the emotional pull of the works. There were conversations around symbolism, technique, and the artists’ personal connections to red. Many described the experience as “visually rich and emotionally stirring.” The gallery was full of art lovers, collectors, and media, all eager to see how red was brought to life on canvas.
Curator Jesno Jackson said, “Red is honest and bold. I wanted this exhibition to be about freedom, expression, and truth. The artists showed courage by sharing their stories through this powerful colour.” The event ended with a closing ceremony featuring a certificate presentation and a curated walk-through with special guests.
Art4you Gallery, the organizer of the show, is a leading UAE-based platform that connects artists globally. Known for bold, meaningful exhibitions, Art4you brings art and community together. “Seeing RED” is another success in its journey of using art to express emotions and start conversations.
