Danseurs Citoyens Sud

115 Avenue Mohamed Ali, 6000 Gabes, Tunisia

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July 2024

Farah Jabnoun is a second-year student majoring in Fine Arts with a specialization in oil painting at the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts in Gabes. Last year, she participated in a group exhibition with her professor Imen El Tari. Currently, she is showcasing her artwork in the framework of "At Hand" exhibition under the supervision of the artist and professor Mohamed Amine Hammouda.

As a core part of Misahat Noon 02 project, which aims to combat all forms of racial discrimination based on color, a new experiment using virtual reality technology is being conducted. This experiment is led by a group of experts: Mr. Cherif Khalifa, an engineer specializing in artificial intelligence; Mr. Mohamed Arbi Soualhia, a specialist in virtual reality technologies; and Ms. Fatma Ghedira, a specialist in social psychology. Additionally, the dancers Ameni Chatti and Omayma Messadi participated in the experience with the assistance of the dancer and choreographer Ilyes Triki. The artistic residency concluded with the production of a dance artwork that will be showcased within the context of the experiment. By integrating artistic media with virtual reality technologies, the physiological state of the participants will be monitored through a device that records their reactions while watching a 360-degree video.

Ahlem graduated from the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts in Gabes, specializing in oil painting with a professional master's degree in ceramics. She enjoys exploring and experimenting with contemporary art. Previously, she has exhibited her work in the “Kram” exhibition in Tunisia, at the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts in Gabes, and in France at "Cannes". Currently, she is showcasing her artwork in the exhibition titled ''At Hand” under the supervision of the artist and professor Mohamed Amine Hammouda.

Emna is an emerging artist from Sidi Bouzid, aged 22. She studies at the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts in Gabes, specializing in oil painting. Emna is interested in contemporary art and visual arts, attempting to blend art with the world of scientific books and novels. She has had some artistic experiences both in Tunisia and abroad. Currently, she is showcasing her artwork in the exhibition titled “At Hand” under the supervision of the artist and professor Mohamed Amine Hammouda.

Wissal Abdelkader Msilini is a second-year student specializing in oil painting at the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts in Gabes. Initially, Wissal was not interested in this academic field until she conducted her first experiments last year and discovered that she had a talent that could be honed and developed through practice. Wissal has previously created some works and exhibited them with her friends' works in the institute's gallery, an experience that boosted her confidence and motivated her to create more art. Currently, she is showcasing her artwork in the exhibition titled “At Hand” under the supervision of the artist and professor Mohamed Amine Hammouda.

Ameni Othmen is a second-year student at the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts in Gabes, specializing in oil painting. Ameni considers art a means to visually express ideas and emotions, reflecting the artist's inner world and evoking emotional responses in the viewer. Her passion for art began at an early age and deepened during her studies. She is interested in using colors and oils to create highly detailed paintings that tell stories, drawing inspiration from nature, portraits, and daily life. At the art institute, she works on developing her techniques and expanding her knowledge of classical and contemporary art.

Wided El Hedi Ghanmi is a second-year student specializing in oil painting at the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts in Gabes. In 2007, She earned her first License degree in Translation and Dubbing from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities in Sfax. After graduation, she worked as a childcare animator and a teacher at the Tunisian Association for the Deaf and Mute in Gabes. Despite her professional commitments, Wided has always been passionate about painting. She participated in the Henna Festival and various other events, realizing that her passion encouraged her to pursue her hobby and achieve her goals. After a 15-year hiatus from academia, she decided to return to her studies to integrate her passion for painting into her academic journey.

Nour Boudagga, originally from Monastir, is a student at the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts in Gabes, specializing in oil painting. She holds a Master's degree in Research on Theories of Creativity. Activities like drawing, sewing, murals, photography, and bricolage have been her hobbies since childhood. After that, she began to share and develop these skills through various individual and community activities until they were refined and framed during her years at the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts in Gabes. During those years, she explored different arts and painting styles, such as material painting, which encourages using everyday materials for art and community purposes. Additionally, she developed an awareness of art's potential to discuss and address socio-political issues. One of her projects, supervised by Professor Mohamed Amine Hammouda, focused on the city of Jemmel and its brick and tile factory. She had the opportunity to display these paintings in the exhibition titled “At Hand”, supervised by the professor and artist Mohamed Amine Hammouda.

Sonia Ben Ammar is a second-year student majoring in Fine Arts with a specialization in oil painting. Last year, she participated in an art exhibition at the gallery of the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts in Gabes. Currently, she is showcasing her artwork in the framework of "At Hand" exhibition under the supervision of the artist and professor Mohamed Amine Hammouda.

From June 23 to 27, 2024, Danseurs Citoyens Sud and INTERFERENCE Tunis hosted Light and Media Art workshops for emerging artists from southern Tunisia at No Name Artistic Studio Lab in Gabes.  Facilitated by the INTERFERENCE Tunis team, the workshops provided practical training sessions where participants explored light as an artistic medium. The sessions aimed to enhance the spirit of collaboration in creative projects and improve participants' skills in contemporary art practices. Importantly, the workshops did not limit participants to a particular theme or tool; instead, they offered a space for artists to imagine, think, and observe various elements that could be used as artistic tools. On June 27, 2024, a light and media art exhibition took place at No Name Artistic Studio Lab. Each participant had the opportunity to create and showcase an artistic experiment, combining various mediums and tools. This exhibition allowed participants to present their innovative work and demonstrate the skills they had developed during the workshops. By integrating various creative techniques, the workshops encouraged participants to continue exploring and innovating in contemporary art.