Fann À Porter Dubai is pleased to present Black II, a solo exhibition by Syrian artist Rabee Kiwan. Following the success of his previous exhibition, Black I, this new exhibition delves into the realm of human emotions and experiences. Set against the backdrop of form, color, and perception, this exhibition is also distinguished by the artist's debut presentation of his ceramic sculptures and plates, adding an entrancing new dimension to his creative oeuvre.
With a keen focus on the human face and its myriad emotions, Rabee Kiwan masterfully presents the fusion of external influences and internal memory, giving life to the canvas through his signature visceral strokes of the brush.
In this series, Kiwan’s artistic evolution is palpable. Departing from his earlier project, Black, Black II introduces an engaging interplay of colors that delicately dance amidst the compositions. Employing tonal balances, color emerges shyly or boldly, framed by intricate lines and black spaces that form the essence of each composition.
The faces, captured in fleeting moments of raw emotion, encapsulate the essence of existence, inviting introspection into existential quandaries while evoking an array of sentiments, often entwined with a sense of disquietude.
Kiwan’s ceramics, adorned with the exquisite caress of oxide color glaze on kaolin and indigenous Syrian clay, are hand-painted with enigmatic protagonist figures, further enhancing the intricate interplay of form and narrative.
