The Silent Book Exhibition: Connection beyond words

Honoury books - A special selection

Sharjah - Picture's can speak a thousand words, originally set up for refugees, this exhibition simply breeds openness, acceptance and connection.

By Crystal Skinner

Published: Wed 2 Aug 2017, 7:00 PM

Last updated: Wed 14 Aug 2024, 12:41 PM

Although many choose to set themselves aside from others, we are all at source, human beings and some would say uniquely connected to one another. Though we all may have our differences, we cannot deny that we live our existance with a heartbeat. A heartbeat that carries our emotions, needs, desires and so forth.

Universally there maybe language barriers and when words fail, signs and symbols maybe the only answer.

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Celebrated picture books from around the world

This is the theory behind The Silent Book Exhibition hosted by UAEBBY at The Flying Saucer in Sharjah.

"Picture's can speak a thousand words", originally set up for refugees, this exhibition simply breeds openness, acceptance and connection. Amongst the clear definition of culture within each picture book, lies a story of your interpretation.

Books from around the world

I was effortlessly gripped by how the pictures spoke only the language you perceived. The emotions so strangely familiar brought on by the story created by you, as the individual.

A picture book from Slovenia

I may not see what you do and vice versa. It gives a chance to your imagination to take flight and for each book to unfold as your free mind defines each illustration.

"The Journey" by a USA based illustrator

When was the last time you just went with the flow and completely immersed yourself in the present picture?

Pure meditation at its best - for adults and children.

crystal@khaleejtimes.com