Baseera Khan, a visual artist from New York, is showcasing her work in the UK with her first solo exhibition titled Pocket Diary at Niru Ratnam. This exhibition represents a significant turning point, as Khan returns to oil painting and presents two new series that reflect on color and memory. Notable pieces include her 'Red Paintings', inspired by personal childhood memories, and the sculpture The Liberator, which explores ownership and history. Her work, including the Acoustic Sound Blankets series, also engages with themes of displacement and cultural identity.
"I'm excited to share these new oil paintings-I haven't painted in so long," Khan shares, signaling a new phase in her artistic journey.
By transforming these private archives into vibrant color fields, Khan emphasizes memory, material, and cultural identity.
By misaligning her body with the deity's, Khan challenges institutional claims to antiquities, critiquing the silencing of histories.
These pieces challenge institutional frameworks, reflecting themes of silence and resistance through their intricate materials and designs.
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