Exhibition
20 April – 11 May 2012
mixed media by
Manal Deeb
FROM THERE 2012 ©Manal Deeb
See one review of Manal Deeb’s exhibition here.
“FROM THERE” is a portfolio of memories by a Palestinian artist, an attempt to interpret the known versus the unknown of finding home, self, identity, and the challenge it presents in the creation of art. The content and narrative behind each piece explains her Palestinian origin. She uses textured surfaces to convey memory’s persistence and perseverance. In some cases she incorporates words from the Quran to capture the wisdom and power of the verses and to communicate their imaginative energy.
Manal Deeb
is a Palestinian-American artist born in Ramallah. Having grown up under Israeli occupation, her childhood witnessed the injustices and the hurts of wars, which made her sensitive to all issues of social justice. Her works address issues of identity and memory. Her goal is to bring Palestinian heritage to speak across time and place to convey memory’s persistence and perseverance.
