Mohammed Abdullah Bulhiah

Born in Sharjah, UAE, 1953.

A natural sculptor whose spontaneous works are inspired by the local environment, Mohammed Abdullah Bulhiah is a member of numerous cultural societies and organizations, including the Emirates Fine Arts Society, the GCC Art Friends Group, Al Jidar Fine Arts Group, and the Al Iyab Fine Arts Society. He has organized several solo exhibitions, and been involved in a host of local and international art events, including the UAE Fine Arts Society’s exhibitions between 1986 and 1993; the first three Sharjah Biennials (1993-1997); the first GCC States’ Plastic Arts Exhibition (1989), and Portraits, UAE Fine Arts Society (1995). Additionally, he participated in most of the local and international exhibitions organized by the Emirates Fine Arts Society from 1985 to 2000 in 17 countries around the world. He represented the UAE at the International Festival of Love and Peace in Korea, where he won a gold medal. He has received many awards, including first place in sculpture at the general exhibition of the Emirates Fine Arts Society and the sculpture award at The UAE in the Eyes of its Artists, hosted by the Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi.