Fragments of Memory
Organisation: Artspace Galleries
Time: 03 May 2010 11:00am - 15 May 2010 11:00am
Place: Artspace Galleries, 18 Maddox Street, Mayfair, London W1S 1PL
Artspace Galleries Presents:
Fragments of Memory
Sadiq Toma Solo Exhibition
Throughout thirty years of exile Sadiq Toma continues to search for fulfilment on canvas. New themes and inspiration come from distant memories and from the past, without neglecting the present or future. Yet, Toma is not content to merely excavate his own personal memories, which comprise of childhood games and youthful dreams, but has instead embraced the memories of an entire ancient civilisation of Iraq.
Although influenced by Sumerian art, Toma does not wish to be an excavator or archaeologist, only an artist who seeks a fresh vision of life and death as did Gilgamesh in his searches and many questions about the fate of mortals. By viewing the original art of Sumeria, such as fragments of clay tablets of cuneiform writing, he converts an often hidden vision in to modern form. Through the use of different materials he produces work that reflects a strong personal belief that the Sumerian era was one of the strongest influences of his Iraqi roots.
Curated by Vivian Choi
3rd to 15th May 2010
Artspace Galleries,18 Maddox Street, Mayfair, London W1S 1PL
Admission Free
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