The walk #1

Rahima Gambo

The walk #1, 202030.5 x 30.5cmPrice on Request
Details
Material
pigment print on fine art paper
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

The image depicts a large, tangled mass of roots and branches emerging from the dense undergrowth of a lush, green forest. The composition is dominated by the intricate, twisted forms of the organic materials, creating a striking visual contrast against the surrounding vegetation. The earthy tones and textures of the roots and branches suggest a sense of natural decay and regeneration within the forest ecosystem. The artwork appears to explore the cyclical nature of life, with the decaying organic matter nourishing the vibrant growth of the surrounding plants. The artist's intention may be to highlight the interconnectedness of the natural world and the constant state of flux within the ecosystem. ...

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The walk #1
Artist
Rahima Gambo
B.1986

Rahima Gambo has a photojournalism background, particularly in documentary projects, which undeniably informs her work. Her practice is multidisciplinary, utilizing photography, film, video installation, drawing, sculpture, and sound to explore the cartography of documentary storytelling, delving into themes such as post-colonialism, identity, gender, politics, and shared narratives within Nigeria. Rather than relying solely on a visual approach, she prioritises sensory experiences that occur between objects to construct an alternative, non-linear space that eschews the limitations imposed by conventional documentary photography and narrative structures. Through this method, she seeks to challenge the notion of capturing reality through the camera and to create works that transcend preconceived ideas of time and space. Gambo questions how new ways of seeing might be facilitated by shifting away from the conventional camera-subject dynamic towards a more symbiotic relationship between photographer and subject. She advocates for a porous bodily engagement with the subject matter, one that allows for playful exploration and offshoots and listening to and becoming with the subject. ...

Rahima Gambo: Artworks
The walk #10
Rahima GamboThe walk #10, 2020Price on Request
Walk
Rahima GamboWalk, 2017Price on Request
The walk #1
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The walk #2
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The walk #5
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The Walk #6
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The Walk #7
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The Walk #9
Rahima GamboThe Walk #9, 2020Price on Request
The walk #1
Rahima GamboThe walk #1, 2020Price on Request
The walk #10
Rahima GamboThe walk #10, 2020Price on Request
The walk #2
Rahima GamboThe walk #2, 2020Price on Request
The walk #5
Rahima GamboThe walk #5, 2020Price on Request
The Walk #6
Rahima GamboThe Walk #6, 2020Price on Request
The Walk #7
Rahima GamboThe Walk #7, 2020Price on Request
The Walk #9
Rahima GamboThe Walk #9, 2020Price on Request
Walk
Rahima GamboWalk, 2017Price on Request