Children of the House III by Khalid Mezaina

Khalid Mezaina

Children of the House III

2024

2-colour Risograph print on 140gsm cream paper

42 x 29.7 cm (A3)

Edition of 25

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Khalid Mezaina (b. 1985) is an illustrator and textile artist from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He graduated from the American University of Sharjah in 2006 (BS Visual Communications) and from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2018 (MFA Textiles). Between his two degrees, Khalid worked as a graphic designer and projects coordinator in various art institutions in the UAE, including the Sharjah Art Foundation and Tashkeel in Dubai. Outside his working hours, Khalid pursued his own creative practice by participating in art exhibitions, residencies and projects both locally and internationally. Since 2018, Khalid has been focusing on an independent studio practice and is currently freelancing as a commercial illustrator alongside expanding his body of work as a textile artist.

Khalid’s works contextualise personal narratives, stories and relationships with a city that is always changing. He illustrates observations, memories and imaginations – ranging from his curiosity for regional and historical talismanic practices, to observations on Dubai in a constant state of transformation. Khalid also makes work inspired by things that bring joy, from his love for comic books, dance and pop music, to his fascination with ceremonial textiles and costumes, and stories about the human condition.