Taking Strides Towards Peace and Unity
Created by: Adam Khalifa
Location: Granby Street
Overview
Leicester based artist Adam Khalifa is driven by a desire to spark meaningful conversations that encourage an understanding of unity, inclusivity, and shared human experience. The hand-written Arabic script is encoded with words of peace and unity. The woven letters, with shimmering gold, serve as a reminder of shared aspirations and collective strength. Royal Blue is chosen to evoke a sense of calm and introspection.
Adam hopes this artwork will become a catalyst for dialogue, by bringing people together to explore the commonalities that unite us.
Location
Granby Street
Meet the Artist
Adam Khalifa
Adam is a fine artist currently based in Leicester, where he divides his creative practice between his studios at studionAme and Churchgate Artist Studios. With over 17 years of experience in the fields of art and design. Each piece of work, conveys direct, open messages that resonate with the wider audience. His work is driven by a desire to spark meaningful conversations that encourage an understanding of unity, inclusivity, and shared human experience. Influenced by the vibrant diversity and cultural richness of working-class communities. Adam’s artwork reflects the values, resilience, and spirit of these environments. Capturing these nuances, he seeks to bridge and invite viewers to engage with themes of solidarity and social cohesion. Through this lens, the artwork becomes a catalyst for dialogue, by bringing people together to explore the commonalities that unite us.
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