Dreaming Tomorrow

Emergeast Online Group Exhibition

Curated by Dima Abdul Kader and Nikki Meftah

Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, The Door of Mogadore, from the series Morocco Not The Postcard (2019) archival pigment print, 40 x 60 cm

Dreaming Tomorrow reflects upon the ever-evolving quest of self-exploration by inviting the viewer to embark on a journey of collective transformation, shedding, and renewal. The selection of works presents the multifaceted ways of looking within and navigating our internal dialogue to cultivate and release all that is holding us back.

Emergeast’s online exhibition, curated by the platform founders, Dima Abdul Kader and Nikki Meftah, depicts the artists’ experiences by highlighting a common theme of introspection. Inspired by Helen Zughaib’s participating work, Dreaming Tomorrow, this exhibition juxtaposes our present human experiences with that of our greater potential, reminding us that with a simple gaze at the moon, the possibilities of expansion through self-love are limitless. The message for 2022 is one of brightness and beauty, as we harness the power within to open doors to a beautiful tomorrow.

From Lara Zankoul's signature photographic surrealism to Henri Abraham Univers' internationally acclaimed cosmic paintings, each work reflects a message of rebirth and expansion. The exhibition brings together pieces of each artist’s personal experience over the past two redefining years. From portrayals of shared struggles and empathy to empowering visions into the void, Dreaming Tomorrow showcases twenty-two artworks that steer us away from the familiar sobering events to shed light on the emergence of collective hope and optimism for a better future.

Lara Zankoul, Orbit (2005) archival pigment print, 90 x 90 cm. Edition 1 of 5.