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This group of works came together in an installation called Artificial Romance. Using layered abstracted Orientalist images of so-called “harem women,” organic forms, and loose self-portraiture, the works alluded to the contradictions between exotic ideas about Egypt/Arabs and the ongoing militarization of the region.
With Us or Against Us, 2007, pencil on watercolor paper, 22 in x 30 in
These drawings were made in response to G.W. Bush's post 9/11 speech where he says the U.S. would make no distinction between terrorists and the countries who harbor them.
With Us or Against Us, 2007, detail
With Us or Against Us, 2007, detail
Haremfictions, 2008, watercolor, 42 x 50 in
Arabesque Implosion, 2011, watercolor, acrylic, gouache on paper, 22 x 30 in
Artificial Romance pop-up installation shot at Five Myles Gallery, 2014
Red Bundle, 2014, Yarn, fabric and clothing scraps
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You -, 2014, watercolor, acrylic, thread, pen, 12 in x 16 in
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You-, 2014, detail
Surrender, 2007, pencil on paper, 30 in x 22 in
These drawings were made in response to G.W. Bush's post 9/11 speech where he said the U.S. would make no distinction between terrorists and the countries who harbor them.
Surrender, 2007, detail
When False Idols Become Real, 2014, acrylic, watercolor, embroidery thread, paper mounted on canvas backing, 23 in x 29 in
When False Idols Become Real, 2014, detail
Interrupted Genie Dream, 2013, pencil, pen, watercolor, acrylic on paper collage, thread, 12 in x 16 in
Guilty Of Fantasizing About Everything You Accuse Me Of, 2007, pencil on paper, 3o in x 22 in
These drawings were made in response to G.W. Bush's post 9/11 speech where he said the U.S. would make no distinction between terrorists and the countries who harbor them.
Guilty Of Fantasizing About Everything You Accuse Me Of, 2007, detail
Guilty Of Fantasizing About Everything You Accuse Me Of, 2007, detail