Dala Nasser
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The artwork features a striking display of vibrant, intense red hues that dominate the composition. The irregular, crumpled shape and textured surface create a sense of organic, visceral quality, evoking a raw and primal energy. The subject matter appears to be a natural material, possibly a piece of leather or some other organic material, that has been manipulated and transformed through various processes. The bold, expressive style and the artist's experimental approach hint at a conceptual exploration of themes related to materiality, texture, and the inherent beauty in the imperfect and the unconventional. This contemporary work challenges traditional notions of art and invites the viewer to engage with the tactile and emotive qualities of the medium. ...
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Dala Nasser
B.1990, LebaneseDala Nasser is a material-based artist who works across various mediums including painting, performance, and film. Nasser’s work examines the intersection of human and non-human entanglement in relation to environmental, historical, and political issues, particularly those resulting from practices of extraction and colonial erasure. Her artistic process involves using materials that carry literal meaning, and her work is rooted in her personal experiences and the history of her region. In her solo exhibition “Time spent without its flow” at V.O Curations in London, she used found fabrics from her grandparents' house located in the south of Lebanon, which she coloured with natural dyes made from wildflowers that can withstand toxic soil. After dyeing the textiles, she applied charcoal rubbings from the trunks of olive trees and flintstone from neighbouring terrace walls. This repetitive process is subject to the elements, with the markings gradually being washed away. ...