EXHIBITION AT BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM & ART GALLERY ‘Symmetry in Sculpture’ - Recent Work by Zarah Hussain
Jun 04, 2014 Exhibition
An exhibition of work by one of the UK’s most exciting British Pakistani artists is on view at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. ‘Symmetry in Sculpture’ presents visitors with intriguing and engaging three-dimensional wall sculptures, which are inspired by the complex patterns emerging from simple repeating shape as found in Islamic art.
This is the largest display of Hussain’s work, who has spent many years perfecting the traditional techniques used to create mathematical geometric art, and adapting them to make works with a contemporary character. The exhibition has been made possible thanks to support from Arts Council England.
Zarah Hussain comments; "I am delighted that my work is presented in Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and really pleased to show my collection in a city that embodies creativity and diversity." Rebecca Bridgman, Curator of Islamic & South Asian Art at Birmingham Museums said; "We are incredible pleased to be showing these amazing new works by Zarah. There is some extraordinary contemporary art emerging from British artists inspired by the artistic traditions of the Islamic World, and we are pleased to be able to present this alongside Birmingham’s own collection."Highlights from the Exhibition
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Installation view / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Installation view / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Installation view / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Installation view / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Installation view / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Detail / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Installation view / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Installation view / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Installation view / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Installation view / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Installation view / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Installation view / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Detail / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Installation view / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Detail / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Installation view / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Detail / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Installation view / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Detail / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
'Symmetry in Sculpture' - Installation view / Image: by Zarah Hussain © the Artist
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