Lot 17: HALE TENGER

HALE TENGER B. 1960 WE ARE SO LIGHTLY HERE signed and numbered 4/5 on the underside bronze, acrylic and enamel 57 by 47 by 15cm.; 22 1/2 by 18 1/2 by 5 7/8 in. EXECUTED IN 2009, THIS WORK IS NUMBER 4 FROM AN EDITION OF 5, PLUS 1 ARTIST'S PROOF.

Paris, F&A Projects, Golden Gates: Contemporary Art from the Middle East, 2009, another example exhibited

Leaving behind the feminist and political statements of the 90s, Hale Tenger has moved into a more mellow phase of artistic expression, embodying not so much fervent opinions of her socio-political milieu but more her philosophy of life.

"We are so Lightly Here" is a quotation from Leonard Cohen's song Boogie Street a reference to the way in which we come to life, our existence and the way in which we leave it. Like a gentle breath of air, barely leaving a trace on the world. Skilfully created from cast bronze, it is a symbol of harmony and enlightenment and gentle reminder of how to live and love.