Visual Dissecting is an in-depth workshop focused on the fundamentals of visual communication, led by Rashid Almheiri and Shamma Khoory. Designed for adults and young people aged 15 and up, the session begins with a guided gallery walk of Bady Dalloul: Self-portrait with a cat I don’t have, where participants learn to observe artworks through key design elements including line, shape, form, space, texture, tone, and color.

After selecting an artwork to study, participants move to a quiet workspace to write about their chosen piece. The writing process will be structured in three stages:

• Observation: State only what is seen in the artwork, without interpretation or emotional response.

• Analysis: Consider the possible intentions, emotions, or ideas the artist is communicating.

• Interpretation: Reflect on your own response to the work and its impact.

The workshop concludes with an opportunity to share your writing and discuss insights with the group.

Free to attend. All materials are provided. No prior art or writing experience is necessary.

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 Khoory

Shamma Khoory 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.