• Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 7, 2013: Pieces of a future paper model of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque stand prepared as British paper sculpture artist Su Blackwell, 37, an artist in residence with the Fairmont Bab al Bahr Hotel, works on the model on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the hotel in Abu Dhabi. The mosque model, which is to take about two weeks between the two artist to complete, is built out of an Arabic translation of the '1001 Arabian Nights' book. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 7, 2013: Pieces of a future paper model of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque stand prepared as British paper sculpture artist Su Blackwell, 37, an artist in residence with the Fairmont Bab al Bahr Hotel, works on the model on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the hotel in Abu Dhabi. The mosque model, which is to take about two weeks between the two artist to complete, is built out of an Arabic translation of the '1001 Arabian Nights' book. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • A close up of one of the minarets. Silvia Razgova / The National
    A close up of one of the minarets. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • British paper-sculpture artist Su Blackwell, 37, an artist in residence with the Fairmont Bab al Bahr Hotel, works on a section. Silvia Razgova / The National
    British paper-sculpture artist Su Blackwell, 37, an artist in residence with the Fairmont Bab al Bahr Hotel, works on a section. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • The model, which will take about two weeks to build, will be made from an Arabic translation of the '1001 Arabian Nights' book. Silvia Razgova / The National
    The model, which will take about two weeks to build, will be made from an Arabic translation of the '1001 Arabian Nights' book. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • You can try paper art yourself with a tutorial by Blackwell on Saturday from 2pm-3.30pm. Ravindranath K / The National
    You can try paper art yourself with a tutorial by Blackwell on Saturday from 2pm-3.30pm. Ravindranath K / The National
  • The fine details. Ravindranath K / The National
    The fine details. Ravindranath K / The National
  • The dome's take shape on May 4. Fatima Al Marzooqi/ The National
    The dome's take shape on May 4. Fatima Al Marzooqi/ The National
  • Origami artist Su Blackwell begins building a paper version of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at the Fairmont Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Sammy Dallal / The National
    Origami artist Su Blackwell begins building a paper version of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at the Fairmont Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Sammy Dallal / The National
  • Su has a miniature version in the lobby of Fairmont Bab Al Bahr as part of the hotel’s new art@fairmont programme. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Su has a miniature version in the lobby of Fairmont Bab Al Bahr as part of the hotel’s new art@fairmont programme. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Assistant Emma Yeo, 29, works on a section. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Assistant Emma Yeo, 29, works on a section. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Su works on a wall. Silvia Razgova / The National
    Su works on a wall. Silvia Razgova / The National
  • Su Blackwells working on the paper model of the Grand Mosque. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
    Su Blackwells working on the paper model of the Grand Mosque. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
  • For more information on tomorrow’s paper art class and other art tutorial packages, call 02 654 3333 Silvia Razgova / The National
    For more information on tomorrow’s paper art class and other art tutorial packages, call 02 654 3333 Silvia Razgova / The National
  • The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in paper is coming along nicely in this May 6, 2013 photo. Ravindranath K / The National
    The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in paper is coming along nicely in this May 6, 2013 photo. Ravindranath K / The National
  • The completed work will be unveiled on Monday, May 13. Silvia Razgova / The National
    The completed work will be unveiled on Monday, May 13. Silvia Razgova / The National

In pictures: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in paper

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