Lot 94: Abdulnasser Gharem, Man at Work, 4 Combined Printing, 2012

Traditional Islamic ornamentation, kaleidoscopic arranged and subtly decorated in tones of gray, form the basis of this set of prints. Elements reminiscent of barrier tapes and a road sign stand out in their signal-like red and white as well as black silhouettes of soldiers. The compositions are also complemented by individual sentences in Arabic and English -presumably quotes from the American TIME Magazine- dealing with the issue (Iraq) war. The artist Abdul Gharem, who also serves as major in the Saudi army wants to stimulate the viewer to question fixed ideas and traditions.

Condition:
The 4 serigraphs are in overall very good condition. The glass granulate slightly comes loose. The images measure each 76 x 95.5 cm, the sheets 100 x 118 cm.

Abdulnasser Gharem (b. 1973)
Abdul Gharem was born in Khamis Mushait in the south west of Saudi Arabia. He first pursue a military career in the army before he started in 2003, to deal with art in the influential Al-Meftaha Arts Village in Abha. Along with his compatriot Ahmed Mater and the British artist Stephen Stapleton, he founded in the same year the artist organization Edge of Arabia. Gharem artistic media are photography, video, performance and sculpture. He deals with modern life and challenges the traditional understanding of art out without losing the respect and awareness of the cultural heritage of his homeland. Abdul Gharem, who now lives and works in Riyadh, is considered the highest-selling living Gulf artist, has shown his works internationally in solo and group exhibitions. (fea)

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