Adam Faramawy

Through a practice spanning moving image, sculpture, photography, print, and painting, Adham Faramawy examines the intersections of body, place, and environmental histories. Their work delves into themes of materiality, touch, and toxic embodiment, questioning ideas of the natural in relation to marginalized communities. Faramawy's art often explores the entanglement of land, rivers, and migratory flow through history, mythology, and flora, reflecting on the complex relationships between bodies and place. Central to Faramawy's practice is the exploration of fluidity and transformation, investigating how identities and environments are shaped by colonial histories and ecological changes. Their works often feature recurring motifs, such as the pigeon, symbolizing the duality of celebration and denigration experienced by marginalized communities. Through a poetic and multisensory approach, Faramawy's art invites viewers to reflect on the interconnectedness of bodies, landscapes, and histories, challenging perceptions of the natural world and its relation to identity and belonging. ...