Lasting Petal is a hands-on workshop centered on the emotional significance of giving. Inspired by Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook: The Bouquet and the Wreath, the session invites participants to think about the significance of floral gestures and craft enduring flower offerings. 

The workshop begins with a guided exploration of the exhibition, followed by a hands-on session where participants use Modroc to shape and build their own sculpted flowers. After forming petals and stems, they paint and personalize their creations with color, ribbon, and written dedications. Each participant leaves with a unique bouquet celebrating someone meaningful in their life.

In this session, participants consider the act of gifting flowers beyond traditional occasions. By shaping and forming their own lasting flower, they create a meaningful offering for someone of their choosing — celebrating the life, presence, or impact of that person. The workshop invites a shift in how we perceive floral gestures, transforming them into personal tributes that extend beyond time and occasions.

About Rashid Almheiri

Rashid Almheiri is a storyteller with a BFA in Graphic Design from the American University in Dubai. He participated in the NPUAE Venice Internship in 2024, Exhibition Guides 421 Program in 2023 and The Assembly at Jameel Arts Centre in 2021-2022. Invisible curiosities spark most of his projects, like the themes of imagination, oral folklore, and memories. Collaging possibilities, merging tales and interacting with kids inspire his playful imagery. He is continuously gravitating towards creating poetic and meaningful experiences.

About Shamma AlKhoory

Shamma AlKhoory explores various ways of translating visual culture into written narratives and vice versa, experimenting with the interplay between image and text through writing and photography. In her role as an Engagement Assistant at Jameel Arts Centre, she expands this exploration through storytelling—inviting audience engagement within shifting spaces. In this workshop, she guides participants in embodying stories and inhabiting imaginative worlds, creating playful experiences of co-creation.