Farrah Mahmood Rana
Tree of life | شجرِ حیات
Eröffnung am Mittwoch 17. April ab 18:00
VERNISSAGE: APRIL 17 th 2024 from 6 PM
im Beisein der Künstlerin aus Islamabad
in the presence of the artist from Islamabad, Pakistan
und 19:00 Künstlerinnengespräch mit Franziska Glozer an dem Abend
Artist Talk with Franziska Glozer at 7 PM
Curation: Dagmar Rauwald
Contact: gretamar@gmx.de
Farrah Mahmood Rana is a renowned miniature artist from Pakistan. She has gained international recognition for her intricate and detailed paintings, done in the traditional Mughal style. Farrah’s work often depicts scenes from nature, such as flowers, birds, and animals, as well as human figures and landscapes. She has exhibited her art in many galleries around the world, including in New York, Paris, and Dubai. Farrah has also won numerous awards for her art, including the President’s Award for Pride of Performance in Pakistan. She continues to create beautiful and captivating works of art, inspiring others with her talent and skill. Her work is highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts alike.
Mit freundlicher Unterstützung der BKM Hamburg
The Tree of Life
is a symbol that appears in many different cultures and religions, and its meaning can vary depending on the context. In general, though, the Tree of Life is often seen as a symbol of growth, strength, and interconnectedness. In my work, it is often depicted with deep roots that reach deep into the earth and branches that stretch towards the sky, representing a connection between heaven and earth. In some cultures, the Tree of Life is also associated with wisdom, enlightenment, and the cycle of life and death. Through study of historical significance of the paintings, symbols and styles,I presented a new style by using the same technique of miniature paintings but with some experiments with the surface and digitalization. For example; Tree of enlightenment series in a new perspective, head scarf form (with focus on motifs) which is my identity with some digitalization and lights.
As an artist, I find myself fascinated by my surroundings. Our society is a complex mix of emotions, ranging from pain to happiness and joy. I use symbols such as the lotus flower, which represents rebirth, self-regeneration, and the purity of women in many Eastern religions. The tree symbolizes myself and connection with society. Its deep roots and sensitivity reflect the innate bond I share with those around me.
In my work, I convey messages through colors, symbols, and connections. My focus is on socio-political issues, recognizing that emotions and feelings are interconnected and cannot be pulled apart. I aim to inspire hope and empower people to be brave, find their paths, and believe in themselves.
I believe feelings and emotions are physical boundaries which are interconnected, and we cannot pull just one from it. I try to bring hope in my work. Some of the works are related to the Child abuse and innocent killings.
Dialogue is much needed in our society, with everyday matters, with living and non-living things. The dialogue which connects us with each other through past and present times and even the future. It should convey that we must raise voice in society for the issues which has been ignored. Through awareness we would be able to control the on-going issues and their resolution.
My work also represents the social pressure which has been created to control a woman’s voice at all levels. The unsafe women of our society are truly looking for the protection andsecurity in this time whether she’s a daughter, mother, wife or a grandmother. During these trying times, where women are bound in unsafe homes, one can only hope that they will be able to endure, and come out of this much stronger, to stand on their own feet, and be free to live with dignity and respect.
In most of my work in fact, the attention is drawn to the abuse of power in all its senses, which is the root cause of a corrupt and unjust system, distressing our personal judgment of human values. The emphasis of my work is on Peace and Humanity.
Farrah Mahmood Rana
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