Overview: Reminiscences II
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"In the latest chapter of her ongoing project, Reminiscences, Hangama Amiri delves into her personal narrative by translating her parents' post-Afghanistan exodus photographs into intricate fabric compositions. Over the span of nine poignant years, her father embarked on a journey to Norway and later Denmark in pursuit of a brighter future for his family, while her mother nurtured Amiri and her siblings in Tajikistan amidst the challenges of refugee life. Each work in this series serves as a vibrant tapestry of textures and hues meticulously crafted by Amiri. Through a meticulous process, she shapes an array of fabrics, seamlessly sewing them onto a base textile to construct a visual narrative of patches and threads. Layering multiple chiffons to achieve precise tones and incorporating both sides of printed fabrics for added depth, Amiri infuses her creations with materials that encapsulate the essence of her subjects. Broadening her artistic spectrum, Amiri adorns the exhibition space with fabric-clad walls interspersed with painted sections, seamlessly integrating her textiles into the environment." T293, Rome, Italy.
Installation View, Reminiscences II, T293 Gallery (Rome, Italy) © Daniele Molajoli
Installation View, Reminiscences II, T293 Gallery (Rome, Italy) © Daniele Molajoli
Installation View, Reminiscences II, T293 Gallery (Rome, Italy) © Daniele Molajoli
Installation View, Reminiscences II, T293 Gallery (Rome, Italy) © Daniele Molajoli
Installation View, Reminiscences II, T293 Gallery (Rome, Italy) © Daniele Molajoli
Installation View, Reminiscences II, T293 Gallery (Rome, Italy) © Daniele Molajoli
Installation View, Reminiscences II, T293 Gallery (Rome, Italy) © Daniele Molajoli
Mother's Day. 2024 – Muslin, cotton, denim, chiffon, silk, polyester, suede, gauze, and linen – 59” H x 38.5” W
New Year's Eve. 2024 – Muslin, chiffon, cotton, mesh, silk, polyester, suede, and linen – 72” H x 50.5” W
Portrait of a Woman with Denim Jacket. 2023 – muslin, cotton, chiffon, polyester, suede, wallpaper, faux leather, vinyl paper, clear vinyl, Kodak photo, postcard, silk-chiffon, velvet – 75"H X 70.5"W
Man with Vase of Tulips. 2024 – muslin, cotton, chiffon, velvet, polyester, silk, suede, and linen – 62.5” H x 53.5” W
Nuqol-e Afghani. 2023 – inkjet, print on Chiffon, muslin, cotton, velvet, chiffon, clear vinyl, and paper – 24”W x 43”L x 3.5”D