Dubai Gallery Embellished by Iranian Abstract Designs

10 January 2012 | 01:36 Code : 1896937 Latest Headlines

Cultural Heritage News: Artworks created by the Iranian artist Babak Golkar are currently on display during a showcase at the Third Line Gallery in Dubai which will run until January 12.

Entitled “Parergon”, the exhibit features thought provoking challenges in architectural design and sculpture. The series is comprised of objects that resemble interrupted or deformed frames. As the frames are not closed, the viewer is able to view the cross sections and explore the distinctive forms that they represent.

On a careful examination, the section cuts reveal identifiable architectural silhouettes of well-known structures, such as the Hagia Sophia and the Dome of the Rock.

The title of the exhibition comes from the studies of French philosopher, Jacques Derrida (1930-2004) who developed the theory of ‘deconstruction’, with his work having been labeled as post-structuralism and associated with postmodern philosophy.

Born in California and raised in Tehran, Golkar has been living in Vancouver since 1996. He has been actively participating in exhibitions in North America, Europe and Asia since 2001 and alongside his art practice, he has been teaching studio courses at Emily Carr University to the Graduate and undergraduate candidates since 2005.

Babak Golkar’s practice spreads across diverse media, ranging from drawing, video, performance, sculpture and site-specific installation. Nonetheless, his interests in subjects and issues surrounding his practice remain constant.