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CONVERSATION
by Nihad Azzawi
13 March to 5 April 2019
The title of the exhibition describes Nihad Azzawi’s concept as well as his methodology, using both printmaking and sculpture to find connections between form and content. Conversations happen at different levels – between mediums, symbols and subjects; between positive and negative space; between 2 dimensions and 3 dimensions.
The dramatic etching prints are large, monochromatic and bold. The circular shape is present, along with calligraphy and human forms, creating a dialogue between the elements used. Azzawi’s sculptures are delicate in comparison but continue the theme where the human body creates a flow as well as conflict in shapes and interactions of space. To combine the two methods of representing a conversation creates it’s own discourse.
CONVERSTION is an exhibition where the viewer can engage on different levels to consider how thoughts, form and materials are connected.
Nihad Azzawi
Nihad al-Azzawi, printmaker and sculptor was born in Baghdad in 1970. He studied at the College of Fine Arts in Baghdad and is a member of the Iraqi Plastic Artists Association. He has been involved with the Creative Art Center in Doha for many years where he has taught printmaking.
Azzawi has participated in several exhibitions in Iraq and abroad with his work being held in collections worldwide.
