04/01/2024
Alisa Gallery presents its first exhibition in Dubai that will be held in the most prominent exhibition sites of UAE Foundry Dubai.
The group show 'I Write Your Name' is delving into the theme of melancholy and the memories of nomads. The showcase explores the reasons behind our quest for journeys, our yearning, and what drives us to escape. Furthermore, it examines how we navigate our disconnection from places, people, and the past.
The exhibition will encompass diverse art forms including paintings, graphics, objects, sculptures, videos, and NFTs. These works will be contributed by artists represented by the curator-run gallery 2021 to 2023.
Each artist's inclusion revolves around their individual projects and the conceptual challenges they have set for themselves within their artistic practices. For instance, Kirill Makarov employs both painting and video games to explore the realms of information and disinformation in the post-truth era. Sofia Skidan develops the language of cyber shamanism, intertwining questions about the human body's role and image with the post-anthropocene landscape. Andrey Dmitrenko engages with memory by utilizing language poetry, finding avenues for his poems to materialize through objects. Textile works by Varvara Grankova focus on themes of love, hope, solidarity, and community. Diane Schliemann's sculptures delve into the feminine image and theme, contextualizing them within various historical and cultural lenses.
Despite their diverse mediums and conceptual frameworks, the exhibition's artists are united not only by the theme and generational overlaps, but also by a distinct, lyrical perception of the world. Their acute awareness of the world's imperfections drives them to take responsibility for its perception and harmonization, utilizing surrealistic approaches to artistic expression. The exhibition's title pays homage to a poem by French poet Paul Elouard, drawing attention to the powerful impulse that pervades contemporary art and stems from the origins of modern art.
