Dalal Al Obaidi
Against All Currents, 2025
Oil on canvas
160 x 120 x 3 cm
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A painting of a Kuwaiti living room styled in a post-oil 1960s aesthetic. I will place a boom figurine (traditional Kuwaiti dhow) as the main focus of the room. The...
A painting of a Kuwaiti living room styled in a post-oil 1960s aesthetic. I will place a boom figurine (traditional Kuwaiti dhow) as the main focus of the room. The boom symbolizes the past and my lineage but is situated within a postmodern domestic space. I want to highlight the contrast between the boom representing the past and the modern lush interiors. This piece will complement my current research that centers on preserving and archiving history through subtle gestures. The living room is the place of memory and where I have spent much of my life, it is a sacred space and metaphorically is a reflection of my identity.
From a self portrait perspective, I want to offer viewers a glimpse into the interiors of my world .
From a self portrait perspective, I want to offer viewers a glimpse into the interiors of my world .
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