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Rancoeur - Aisha

Rancoeur  (June 2019)

Acrylic on Canvas

78 x 30 cm

This piece aims to convey a sentiment of “rancoeur”, that of a woman who had her youth stolen. Conceptually, it is inspired by a family member who was forced to quit her education and marry at a young age. Stylistically, it is inspired by portraits of Matisse & Derain, using blocks of blended colors contributed significantly to my convention of emotion, for example: the warm tones made the skin look flushed with anger, the purple tone underneath the eyes add a tinge of sadness.

 

 

Poignant Misery 1 - Aisha

Poignant Misery (March 2020)

Acrylic on Wood 

78 x 55 cm

This piece is inspired by Helen Zughaib, who’s work mostly explores Middle Eastern issues paying attention to the Arab Spring and personal experience with the conflict. The painting depicts a Libyan woman, in traditional attire, it’s part of a series of pieces that are inspired by the fauvist movement. A sentiment of anger and anguish washes over her face as she realizes 40 years of dictatorship were not followed by social reform, but a decade of misery and chaos in a country ruled by militias.

Poignant Misery 2 - Aisha

 

 

 

 

Fragmentation 2 - Aisha
Fragmentation - Aisha

Fragmentation (January 2020)

Acrylic on Canvas

12 x 12 cm (per mini canvas)

Fragmentation aims to depict how emotion can be conveyed through color and small details of the face, and not necessarily the entirety of it depicting one feature of the face per canvas. The background behind each feature being in patches of color that look like a camouflage print emphasize upon this idea, as I want my audience to only focus on the feature itself. This piece is one of many that are inspired by the fauvist movement stylistically, conveying emotion through color.


 

 

 

Oblivion - Aisha

Oblivion (March 2019)

Photography 

42 x 59 cm

Oblivion is a series of three photographs, showcasing a girl with dark hair and makeup submerging into darkness as she merges with the background seamlessly, stylistically this piece is inspired by Annie Leibovitz’s photograph of Jolie in which everything but her face blends in with the background.

Although the poses change within each photo, the melancholically blank facial expression remains constant. This is emphasized by the disinterest in her eyes as she slowly fades out into oblivion with each picture zooming out more.

Oblivion is a series depicting a woman submerging into dolour, with each photo zooming out more as she slowly fades into oblivion. The melancholy she feels is accentuated by the dark colors used in her makeup and attire, whilst the ceramic hand represents her losing touch with reality and her emotions. Stylistically, this is inspired by Annie Leibovitz’s photograph of Jolie in which everything but her face blends in with a dark background, conceptually it deals with the topic of depression.

 

 

Peasant's Oscar 2 - Aisha
Peasant's Oscar - Aisha

Peasant’s Oscar  (June 2019)

Clay, Ceramic and Fabric

60 x 6 x 4 cm


Inspired by Degas’ Little Dancer Aged 14, my sculpture bears a cloth skirt, its changing view (depending on angle) was inspired by Boccioni’s Unique Forms of Continuity in Space. Oscars are trophies awarded to celebrate the achievements of celebrities, however those of the less fortunate are usually forgotten.This piece aims to commemorate their achievements and struggles. The Peasant’s Oscar is much more raw than the glossy academy award, with its rustic rough texture and usage of plain colors.

 

 

Manilla - Aisha

Manilla (December 2019)

Acrylic on Wood 

40 cm x 28 cm

Manilla depicts a young woman who is finally unchained from misogyny, the expectations of her community, and troubles of the past. The colors become lighter as we move up her chest, representing her emergence from the misery of the past. Her hair flying in the wind and her facial expression being at ease showcase the relief that comes with her new found freedom and sense of independence. Working with bold patches of color, this piece is inspired by the Fauvist movement led by Henri Mattisse.


 

 

 

Objectification of Identity - Aisha

Objectification of Identity (March 2019)

Photography 

42 x 59 cm


Inspired by Andy Warhol’s Still-Life Polaroids this piece explores the link between objects we use in our daily lives and their correlation to our identities. I asked people what they thought the person in the photo’s personality would be, based on the objects she carries around in her bag. I then took a photograph of her and merged it with the photo of her belongings showing how the objects we carry influence how others perceive our identity, highlighting the prejudices we intuitively make.

 

 

Rancoeur - Aisha
Poignant Misery 1 - Aisha
Poignant Misery 2 - Aisha
Manilla - Aisha
Fragmentation 2 - Aisha
Fragmentation - Aisha
Peasant's Oscar 2 - Aisha
Peasant's Oscar - Aisha
Oblivion - Aisha
Objectification of Identity - Aisha