In Pictures: 13 shortlisted for the Emerging Emirati Artist Award 2014

Alyazia Al Nahyan has been shortlisted for her Carrom Station Series, where she juxtaposes the traditional game of carrom – played with small flat wooden discs – and a modern video game console, to embody the fusion of local and international culture in the Emirates. Courtesy Emerging Artist Award

Wafa AlQasaimi, a poet from Sharjah, works with acrylic sheets and garments to depict the colours of her heritage in an abstract form. Courtesy Emerging Artist Award

This is by Maitha Abdalla. Here are two categories – Emirati and international – both awarding a two-year representation by Sabrina Amrani Gallery in Madrid, plus an exhibition at the gallery and participation at international arts fairs. Courtesy Emerging Artist Award

This piece is called Nature in Pleasant Surroundings by Suha Al Awadhi. All shortlisted candidates will have their work broadcast on ikonoTV, a dedicated art channel based in Berlin. Elevision Media will also be displaying the shortlisted artwork on its network of digital screens throughout Dubai. Courtesy Emerging Artist Award

Ahmed Al Faresi, a mixed-media artist from Al Ain, uses nickel pins to represent the urbanisation of the nation. Courtesy Emerging Artist Award

This piece is by Eman Al Rahma. The International Emerging Artist Award category attracted more than 2,000 registrants from all over the world. Courtesy Emerging Artist Award

Elevision Media will also be displaying the shortlisted artwork on its network of digital screens throughout Dubai. Courtesy Emerging Artist Award

This is by Asma Alahmad. The winners’ work will be unveiled and prizes will be presented in May at Dubai’s Media One Hotel. Courtesy Emerging Artist Award

Work by Mohammed Al Marzooqi. The shortlist comprises of 63 artists from five continents with a variety of art specialities that include video art, installation, drawing, photography and painting. Courtesy Emerging Artist Award

A photograph by Mohamed Ahli. There are two categories – Emirati and international – both awarding a two-year representation by Sabrina Amrani Gallery in Madrid, plus an exhibition at the gallery and participation at international arts fairs. Courtesy Emerging Artist Award

A piece by Abdulla Bin Sugat. “This is a chance for an Emirati to benefit from a major career development and international exposure, and our partnership with Sabrina Amrani Gallery the perfect choice, not only for their profound understanding of the Middle East region but also for their global approach to the art market and active participation in international art events,” says Rebia Naim, the director of the initiative. Courtesy Emerging Artist Award

Now in its third year, the award was founded to give emerging artists an elevated platform both in the UAE and abroad. Courtesy Emerging Artist Award

Thirteen Emirati artists have been shortlisted for the Emerging Emirati Artist award. Here is a look at their work in pictures.