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| city scarf at made in tashkeel . 2021 |
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| city scarf at made in tashkeel (detail) . 2021 |
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| city scarf at made in tashkeel . 2021 |
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| city scarf at made in tashkeel (detail) . 2021 |
my favourite tashkeel exhibition is back! 'made in tashkeel' is here for the summer, and i'm happy to announce my participation with a new textile piece.
titled 'city scarf', the initial design was created as a prototype pitched for an upcoming shop selling locally designed products. unfortunately, the scarf got rejected, but everything happens for a reason i guess. 'city scarf' was designed as a wearable headscarf, which can also be worn around your neck and over your shoulders. the scarf is made of linen, hand dyed and screen printed in the textiles studio at tashkeel. the visuals reference the architectural vernacular around the city – from traditional wind towers to today's modern glass towers. when adorned, it's as if the wearer is carrying a part of the city with them at all times.
this is my fourth time exhibiting in a 'made in tashkeel' show. i look forward to this exhibition each year as it showcases works by tashkeel members and from the wider tashkeel family. it's an approachable exhibition, filled with humble, genuine works that doesn't feel pretentious. it's also an authentic showcase of the local art scene and what is really happening here.
this year's 'made in tashkeel' is really great and if you're in town please check it out. the exhibition is officially open and runs until september 7. for details on the show, to book your slot to visit the gallery, or to attend a guided tour, check out the exhibition page via tashkeel's website. there's also an online catalogue to download and learn more about each artist and their works, as well as a few workshops scheduled over the coming months (including a screen printing workshop by me).
thank you team tashkeel for having me be a part of 'made in tashkeel' once again...