Afghan-Canadian artist Hangama Amiri works predominantly in textile to create images that reflect on ideas of home.
These pieces are from Quiet Resistance , her solo exhibition presented by Cooper Cole Gallery at Art Basel 2023 earlier this summer. These works depict intimate moments between Afghan women: conversing, eating, and grooming. They represent the strength and resilience of women, specifically over the Taliban.
In the safety of private space, the exchanging oral histories, gossip, food, and other items of comfort create strong bonds that cannot be controlled or affected by political regimes, exhibition notes say.
“At the same time, Amiri does not idealize these stories, having come from Kabul herself, and understanding that beneath these gatherings is deep worry, isolation, and desires for freedom.”
Hangama Amiri’s website, here.
Her artist page with bio at Cooper Cole gallery in Toronto, here.
Image at Top of Post: Portrait of Two Artists Looking at Art Book, 2023, Muslin, cotton, chiffon, polyester, silk, sari, velvet, linen, polyester, and suede, 57″ X 62″
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