2010
40” x 58” x 46”
Persian carpet, wood, plexiglas, lacquer paint
Courtesy Sammlung Sanziany and Palais Rasumofsky, Vienna
Negotiating the Space series examines the intersections and tensions between early Western Modernist architecture and Middle Eastern nomadic craft. By juxtaposing abstracted architectural forms with the intricate patterns of a traditional rug, the work creates a layered dialogue on cultural identity and historical continuity. The elevated structures, evoking both urban modernity and industrial abstraction, contrast sharply with the handcrafted rug, a symbol of tradition and rootedness. This installation reflects on how cultural forms influence and are influenced by each other, inviting a critical examination of the dynamics of modernization, globalization, and the preservation of heritage in an increasingly homogenized world.
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