Dayawati Modi Award given to first Middle eastern artist

In a first, a UAE-based artist has been honoured with the prestigious 'Dayawati Modi Award' for her significant contributions for promoting the Gulf region's art and culture.
Sheikha Wafa bint Hasher Al Maktoum, the first recipient of this coveted trophy in the entire Middle East, was presented with the award for her work 'Camels' during Arts for India event held at BAFTA in London.
The annual award is given by Dayawati Modi Foundation for Art, Culture and Education and has previously been handed to Mother Teresa, Amitabh Bachchan and Hollywood actress Goldie Hawn.
"I am truly honoured to receive this recognition. The circle has always been an interesting shape for me. This project started off as symbols and iconography since 2012 with inspiration taken from my surroundings here in the UAE. For this particular print, I chose to use my geometrical camel as a starting point.

"The colours represent the sand, desert as well as the camel fur. The circle represents the notions of wholeness perfection and eternity, timeless and infinity," Wafa said, who has received many prestigious awards including 'Patrons of the Arts Award'.