Walid Siti “Parallel Realms”
Taymour Grahne Gallery
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Taymour Grahne Gallery presents Parallel Realms, a solo exhibition of new work by the Iraqi-Kurdish artist Walid Siti, including paintings, works on paper, and a large-scale site-specific installation. The impetus behind Siti’s work emerges from his preoccupation with the ongoing process of transformation in the Middle East due to politics and war, a theme that has influenced and shaped his art as well as his life.
Throughout this series, metaphorical mountains, pyramids, Ziggurats and ladders—fundamental figures of Kurdish folklore—continue to form essential parts of Siti’s visual vocabulary. The deconstruction of structures in Siti’s work conveys a shift from historical cultural tradition and symbolism towards more complex contemporary forms. These elements offer an allegory for dislocation and disorientation in a fragile and troubled landscape, reflecting the impact of rapid social transformation, shifting power structures, and the uncertainty of the future.
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Schedule
from March 13, 2014 to April 13, 2014
Opening Reception on 2014-03-13 from 18:00 to 20:00