Abu Dhabi walls
Studio Römer led the curation of a citywide mural program for Abu Dhabi, bringing together local and international artists to enliven the city’s architectural façades, with production management by Evoca1.
What we did
Art Direction
Production
Mentorship
Social Media
Murals on a monumental scale
German graffiti artist MadC, known for her large-scale abstractions, painting a 17-story tower on Airport Road.
Photos by @TostFilms.
Handling logistics
With Evoca1, Studio Römer ensures that all necessary logistics are handled before the artist arrives onsite to paint.
Photo: Elian Chali painting on Al Falah Street.
Production support
Studio Römer matched artist MadC with a full team of assistants to help execute her vision.
Photo: MadC and crew in front of Airport Tower.
Evoca1
Elio Mercado / Evoca1 is a Dominican born figurative painter and muralist based out of South Florida.
As an autodidact, he has received his art education from the compulsive study of the old masters works and techniques. He has participated in public art projects around the world, leaving a mark in Abu Dhabi, Peru, Austria, Canada, Argentina, Germany, Mexico, Australia, Honolulu, Tunisia and many other countries.
World-class expertise
Artists receive curatorial guidance and production know-how from Studio Römer and Evoca1.
Photo: Mural by Evoca1 in Al Raha Beach.
Execution through collaboration
Production manager Evoca1 filling in the details with Ernest Zacharevic on his Kids of Abu Dhabi series.
Photo: Work in progress with Ernest Zacharevic and Evoca1.
From conception to production
Studio Römer works with muralists from beginning to end: from concept design, to organization, to logistics, to finished product.
Photo: Myneandyours working on water tower.
Enabling works on a new scale
Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim worked with Studio Römer to create a mural larger than any of his previous work, supported by international muralist Gaia.
Photo: Mohamed painting the Mina Zayed Market.
Engaging with the public
Phased production allows communities to witness the birth of a mural as it lives alongside them.
Photo: Tarsila Schubert at the Delma Street Underpass.
Quality assurance
Studio Römer’s oversight guarantees that the finished mural is up to the highest standards.
Photo: Kobra and crew inspecting their progress in Al Bateen.