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Moataz Nasr: Broken Patterns

Oct 29, 2015 - Dec 23, 2015
Leila Heller Gallery is pleased to announce, Broken Patterns, the first solo exhibition in the United States of artist Moataz Nasr, on view from October 29 – December 23, 2015. In addition to new installations, the show will feature iconic sculptural, mixed media, neon and video works from past series dealing with the reimagining of pervasive socio-political and historical contexts in the Middle East. An illustrated catalogue with an essay by Dr. Shiva Balaghi will accompany the exhibition.

Showing complex cultural processes currently underway in the Islamic world, Nasr’s work surpasses idiosyncrasies and geographical limits by voicing the worries and torments of the region. The heightened anxiety currently underway is reflected in new work, Shattered Glass, a map of the Middle East consisting of layered broken glass. The feeling of belonging to a specific geopolitical and cultural context and the need to maintain a link with his homeland are key elements of his life and work. His practice is also concerned with portraying his native Egypt’s traditions, people, and colors through a conscious contextual framework. Art and life are inseparable for Nasr; his childhood memories, societal frustrations and the rich historical heritage of his region all fuel his practice.


Leila Heller Gallery is pleased to announce, Broken Patterns, the first solo exhibition in the United States of artist Moataz Nasr, on view from October 29 – December 23, 2015. In addition to new installations, the show will feature iconic sculptural, mixed media, neon and video works from past series dealing with the reimagining of pervasive socio-political and historical contexts in the Middle East. An illustrated catalogue with an essay by Dr. Shiva Balaghi will accompany the exhibition.

Showing complex cultural processes currently underway in the Islamic world, Nasr’s work surpasses idiosyncrasies and geographical limits by voicing the worries and torments of the region. The heightened anxiety currently underway is reflected in new work, Shattered Glass, a map of the Middle East consisting of layered broken glass. The feeling of belonging to a specific geopolitical and cultural context and the need to maintain a link with his homeland are key elements of his life and work. His practice is also concerned with portraying his native Egypt’s traditions, people, and colors through a conscious contextual framework. Art and life are inseparable for Nasr; his childhood memories, societal frustrations and the rich historical heritage of his region all fuel his practice.


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