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Ishmael Randall-Weeks: Desert Displacements

Past exhibition
11 January - 9 February 2024 Gallery
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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Ishmael Randall-Weeks, Tunic II (Yabni), 2023
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Ishmael Randall-Weeks, Tunic II (Yabni), 2023
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Ishmael Randall-Weeks b. 1976

Tunic II (Yabni), 2023
Grout 700, corrugated steel, books and pencils, brass
380 x 200 x 5 cm
149 5/8 x 78 3/4 x 2 in
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  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 1 ) Ishmael Randall-Weeks, Pizzara IV, 2023
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  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 3 ) Ishmael Randall-Weeks, Pizzara IV, 2023
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 4 ) Ishmael Randall-Weeks, Pizzara IV, 2023
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 5 ) Ishmael Randall-Weeks, Pizzara IV, 2023
The piece titled Tunic is a fascinating exploration of form and materiality, drawing inspiration from pre-Columbian textiles and a 1000 year old tunic recovered from the desert, symbolizing both preservation...
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The piece titled Tunic is a fascinating exploration of form and materiality, drawing inspiration from pre-Columbian textiles and a 1000 year old tunic recovered from the desert, symbolizing both preservation and fragility at the same time. The concept of a tunic takes on a unique perspective, shifting from a garment ready to be adorned to a symbol of weight on one's shoulders. This alternative viewpoint emphasizes the cultural symbolism embedded in the tunic, adding depth and significance to its meaning. The work seamlessly integrates references to architecture, creating a narrative flow between the other pieces in the exhibition. The use of parabolic forms and staircases adds a directional element, prompting viewers to reflect on higher elevations and communication. The artist skillfully transforms the heavy into the light, paralleling the complexity made to appear effortless, while brass details evoke a sense of spirituality intertwined with urbanism.
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