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Woman of the 80s
Oil on Canvas
60x70cm
In this painted portrait, my great aunt stands firmly rooted, symbolizing the enduring presence of our cultural heritage through her traditional attire. This image challenges the notion of the orientalist gaze through archives as repositories of the forgotten, asserting their role in preserving living traditions. Her attire, still worn in modern times, invites a re-examination of identity and legacy. The portrait underscores the significance of art in archival practices, emphasizing the need to document not just events, but the enduring personalities and traditions that shape and are shaped by them.
60x70cm
In this painted portrait, my great aunt stands firmly rooted, symbolizing the enduring presence of our cultural heritage through her traditional attire. This image challenges the notion of the orientalist gaze through archives as repositories of the forgotten, asserting their role in preserving living traditions. Her attire, still worn in modern times, invites a re-examination of identity and legacy. The portrait underscores the significance of art in archival practices, emphasizing the need to document not just events, but the enduring personalities and traditions that shape and are shaped by them.
Impermanence
In collaboration with Jason Cruz and Jennifer Tsai
Mentored by Professor Goffredo Puccetti, Professor Matt Karau, and former NYUAD Professor Felix
Mentored by Professor Goffredo Puccetti, Professor Matt Karau, and former NYUAD Professor Felix
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