Ruba Nadar

Ruba Nadar delves into themes of tenderness, eroticism, and Arab identity. Through the dissection and reassembly of fragments from her personal archive of photographs and research, she explores characters such as imagined varsity athletes and queer sphinxes. Her practice incorporates cultural imagery and symbolism, blending painting with fabric off-cuts, deconstructed garments, and found objects. This fusion allows Nadar to examine the narrative potential embedded in objects, moments, and memories, creating works that are both intimate and evocative. Nadar's work is characterized by its exploration of identity and representation. By recontextualizing personal and cultural references, she creates a space where viewers can engage with complex narratives and emotions. Her use of mixed media and collage techniques adds depth and texture to her pieces, inviting a tactile experience that complements the visual storytelling. Through her art, Nadar challenges conventional portrayals of identity, offering alternative perspectives that resonate with a diverse audience. Her work serves as a platform for dialogue on themes of selfhood, belonging, and the intersections of culture and personal experience. ...

Studio/Chapple is a contemporary art gallery and project space in Deptford, South-East London. Positioned at the intersection between contemporary emerging art, club culture and sonic production, the gallery activates a unique conversation that highlights the relationship between sonic and and visual artistic ecologies.