Hanan Saif's thought-provoking exhibition, 'Trapped,' invites reflection on the intricate bond between a mother and child within a world shaped by patriarchal structures. Created in 2022 with charcoal and acrylic on canvas, the piece draws on the artist's experiences with limitations on freedom and rights. It highlights persistent global issues affecting women and children through powerful visual storytelling.
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Trapped is an artwork by Syrian artist Hanan Saif, exploring the mutual influence between a mother and child and their interaction within a world perceived as patriarchal. Created in 2022 using charcoal and acrylic on canvas, the piece reflects the artist's experiences with limitations on freedom and rights.
The artwork 'Trapped' by Syrian artist Hanan Saif delves into the profound and often complex relationship between a mother and child, examining their mutual influence and their interactions within the broader world. Saif, who studied at the Hungarian University of Fine Art and lived through the war in Damascus, states that her beliefs, dreams, and art were transformed by these experiences, leading her to seek a deeper meaning in art. Witnessing limitations on women and children's freedom and rights in her Middle Eastern background, Saif became concerned with highlighting these issues globally. Her observations suggest that these limitations persist, transforming into different shapes rather than disappearing. The artwork projects this state of multiple lives, showing the shared impact and marks left between a mother and child under various circumstances. Created in 2022 with charcoal and acrylic on a 90 x 120 x 2 cm canvas, 'Trapped' is described by the artist as being influenced by a concept of unlimited binary relationships, yet constrained by a patriarchal world. Hanan Saif has previously held a solo exhibition in Budapest and participated in group exhibitions, including one in Utrecht featuring ceramic sculptures. 'Trapped' is her submission for the Open Call EXODUS, a collaboration between the Bijbels Museum and Buitenplaats Doornburgh.
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