Celebrating the works of four talented artists, all of whom share ties to New Zealand and Dubai. The exhibition highlights the interplay between identity and place.
2026
FEATURED ARTISTS
The exhibition features the following artists:
ANNE HUDSON: Known for her exquisite ceramics brings an gestural quality to her work, blending tradition with innovationt She likes to decorate the formal form with an abstract expressionist approach. For this exhibition her Alchemy series of porcelain bowls is inspired by the magic and history of ceramic exploration. Hudson learnt her craft while living in Dubai and was very involved with the arts community there through Dubai International Art Centre. She and her husband lived there for many years ane are proud to be part Dubai’s development. Their son, with his wife and three children live and work in Dubai. Providing a generational connection with Dubai.
ANNEKE BESTER: A sculptor whose creations evoke emotion and grace, Bester’s pieces resonate with a sense of movement and form. Bester lives and works in Dubai and exhibits in both Dubai and New Zealand.
RICHARD ADAMS: A painter celebrated for his vibrant and evocative canvases, captures scenes that pulse with life and color. Adams is also a jazz musician and performs and exhibits internationally. He has exhibited in Dubai and through family connections has a long association with Dubai revelling in the colours and culture of the Dubai Creek, Heritage Area and the desert.
SARAH CHETWIN: Also a painter, Chetwin’s works are an exploration of texture and narrative, weaving stories through her art. Chetwin spent much of her childhood in Dubai. Her father David Chetwin was CEO of Costains building Sheikh Rashid Port, The first Tunnel under the Creek and the Dry Dock. His wife Yvonne was also involved with the community instrumental in the early development of the Dubai Museum at the Al Fahidi Fort.
All four artists bring their unique voices to the exhibition, yet they are united by their shared roots and connections to Dubai. Their participation embodies the gallery’s essence as a crossroads of ideas and cultures. The Majlis Gallery has played a role in all their lives and artistic careers.