SEEING RED: Visual Richness in Contemporary Art and Bold Celebration of Emotion

Dubai: The Seeing RED Art Exhibition, held at Mehromah Art House Gallery in Dubai from April 12 to 18, 2025, was a vibrant and unforgettable display of contemporary art centered around one powerful theme – the colour RED. This unique exhibition brought together 45 thought-provoking artworks created by 30 talented artists from various backgrounds, all using red to express deep emotions, strong messages, and artistic freedom.

Red is more than just a colour. It represents passion, love, strength, danger, fire, anger, energy, and courage. Whether it’s scarlet, crimson, maroon, vermilion, berry, ruby, rose, burgundy, carmine, brick, or cerise, red has the ability to instantly grab attention and make a statement. This exhibition celebrated the many forms of red – from bold and powerful to soft and emotional – through paintings that spoke directly to the viewer’s heart. 

From figurative and abstract works to conceptual and mixed-media art, the exhibition showed how red can transform a canvas into a story. Each artist interpreted the theme in their own personal way, creating a rich and colourful dialogue on identity, culture, womanhood, spirituality, inner strength, and more.Curated by Jesno Jackson, founder of Art4you Gallery, the exhibition was carefully planned to allow the colour red to take center stage. Jesno, a seasoned curator and artist herself, believes red is one of the most expressive colours in the palette.

 “Red has the power to speak without words. It holds passion, love, courage, anger, and truth. Through Seeing RED, I wanted to give artists the freedom to go bold and honest, to share their fire with the world,” says Jesno.Her curatorial eye brought together artworks that were not only visually striking but also carried strong emotional and cultural depth.

 The exhibition included stunning works by 30 artists such asKhulood 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, ZuliyaKuprina, 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.

The opening on April 12 was a grand celebration. The evening was graced byChief 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, Ahmed Saleh, Maktoum Al Marzooqi, Abeer Abdullah, Nadine Ellithy, Dr. Edyta Skibinska, Sara Serpilliand other prominent figures from the UAE’s cultural and business communities. The gallery was filled with art lovers, collectors, cultural influences, and media, who came together to celebrate the power of red in art.

 The exhibition received excellent response and appreciation from the art community. The curated selection impressed guests with its originality and powerful colour use. Many visitors described the experience as “moving”, “refreshing”, and “bold”, says CEO Rengi Cherian.

 The closing ceremony on April 18 featured a certificate ceremony, and a guided tour with guests, making it a fitting end to a week of artistic celebration.
Jesno Jackson expressed heartfelt thanks to all the artists, partners, guests, and attendees who supported this exhibition. “Seeing RED was not just about art, but about expression, emotion, and empowerment. I’m grateful to every artist who brought their story to life through red. And to our audience – thank you for feeling, seeing, and celebrating red with us.” 

Art4you Gallery is a leading platform in the UAE for promoting visual arts and creative expression. With a vision to connect artists from around the world, Art4you Gallery curates powerful exhibitions that engage, inspire, and create lasting impact. Seeing RED is another proud milestone in its journey of bringing bold and meaningful art to the community.