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SAQ’R by Tariq Dajani
A photographic exhibition of the Arabian Hunting Falcon
Under the Patronage of HRH Princess Alia Bint Al Hussein, an entirely new body of work by acclaimed Jordanian photographer Tariq Dajani will be unveiled for the first time at Jacaranda Images on September 20, 2011.
The exhibition, ‘SAQR’, the Arabic word for falcon, consists of detailed studies of this magnificent bird of prey with its razor sharp, curved beak and deadly talons, piercing eyes and delicate plumage encasing its sleek body.
This series of limited edition fine art photographic prints is an artistic interpretation of the majestic beauty and splendor of the hunting falcon, presented in a studio setting or in front of dramatic skies.
“While the precise origins of falconry are lost in time, the keeping of falcons in the Middle East is as ancient as the emergence of its civilizations and goes back at least 4000 years” says Dajani. “As with my series on the Arabian horse, SAQR pays tribute to the traditions and heritage of our region”.
A donation of 5% of all print sales during the exhibition will be made to The Princess Alia Foundation, a non-profit organization established to promote compassion and respect towards nature and all living beings.
Tariq Dajani
Born in the UK, Tariq Dajani spent his early formative years constantly moving between the Middle East and Europe, gaining an understanding and an appreciation of different cultures and traditions. He grew up with a strong interest in art, which subsequently led to a career in photography.
Tariq relocated to the Middle East in 2007 after working for over 10 years in London and Stockholm shooting for advertising agencies and design companies. He has developed a distinctive style in his photographic work, with personal projects that tend to focus on themes relating to identity, belonging and environment.
He has had 2 solo exhibitions for ASIL, the body of work on the purebred Arabian horse, in Amman in March 2008 and in Dubai in 2009 and the solo feature ‘Wadi Rum from Above’ at Jacaranda Images in November 2009. Additionally his work was shown at The Bahrain National Museum in the exhibition ‘3 Dimensions, 3 Jordanian Artists’ curated by Jacaranda Images in May 2009.
Tariq’s work has been exhibited in galleries across Europe and the Middle East. He has won several international photographic awards. Limited edition prints of his photographs are owned by art lovers and collectors worldwide.
