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DiaporamaBetween Two Fires
Enamel- Decor
- Contemporary Art
2021- Contemporary
35.0 x 49.0 cm
Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art
Through her lavishly painted found objects, Adeela Suleman contemplates humanity’s fascination with, and the continued presence of, violence across histories and geographies. The objects feature the techniques and motifs of South Asian miniature painting, and are inspired by a range of historical events, sites and artistic traditions from the Mughal courts to European medieval knights. Across a collection of delicate ceramic and enamel plates and dishes, Suleman depicts bloodied scenarios and violent encounters as part of her broader practice, which has continually explored local artisanal techniques and found objects to confront themes of political urgency.
adeela suleman (1970 –)
Adeela Suleman is a contemporary Pakistani sculptor known for her powerful social & political commentary through art made from everyday objects. Her work explores gender, violence, and societal issues in Pakistan, often juxtaposing beauty with destru
Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (Brisbane, Australia)
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About this artwork
- Title: Between Two Fires
- Artist: adeela suleman
- Year: 2021
- Original dimensions: 35.0 x 49.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art
- Movement: Contemporary Art
- Medium: Enamel
- Medium type: Decor
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