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While Rana Begum draws inspiration from the dense and complex geometries of our urban fabric, her works are the result of a methodic refinement and purification of these geometries, only leaving a macro visual of her source material.

On the other hand, Jordan Nassar is concerned with the intricacies found in geometric methodology. Inspired by traditional Palestinian weaving patterns, his and embroidered canvases illustrate the dynamism and complexity of the geometrical minutiae found in this craft.

From these two seemingly opposing concerns and approaches, the artists achieve a powerful balance between abstraction and content, history and hybridity, micro and macro.

Jordan Nassar, In the yellow lake, 2020, hand-embroidered cotton on cotton, 53x81cm (21x32in) / Courtesy of The Third Line and the artist

Jordan Nassar, There where mornings go, 2020, Hand-Embroidered Cotton on Cotton, 46x90cm (18 x 35.5 In) / Courtesy of The Third Line and the artist

Rana Begum, Perception and Reflection, 2019, Intallation view at The Third Line / Courtesy of The Third Line and the artist

Rana Begum, No.559, 2014, Paint on powder-coated aluminium, W372 x H145 x D5 cm (16 sections) / Courtesy of The Third Line and the artist

The Third Line is a Dubai-based art gallery that represents contemporary artists locally, regionally and internationally. The Third Line also hosts non-profit, alternative programs to increase interest and dialogue in the region. Represented artists include Abbas Akhavan, Ala Ebtekar, Amir H. Fallah, Babak Golkar, Farah Al Qasimi, Farhad Moshiri, Fouad Elkoury, Hassan Hajjaj, Hayv Kahraman, Huda Lutfi, Joana Hadjithomas & Khalil Joreige, Jordan Nassar, Laleh Khorramian, Lamya Gargash, Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, Nima Nabavi, Pouran Jinchi, Rana Begum, Sahand Hesamiyan, Sara Naim, Sherin Guirguis, Shirin Aliabadi, Slavs and Tatars, Sophia Al-Maria, Tarek Al-Ghoussein, yasiin bey, Youssef Nabil, and Zineb Sedira.