Sacred Practices
Sacred Practices is a tribute to my grandfather Mohamed Janahi and his meditative artistic practice. At the heart of it is an intimate dialogue between our works. The exhibition unveils my grandfather’s imaginative world through a collection of his ingenious drawings, patterns, and objects inspired by his childhood memories and craft as a builder. The works are a testament to his innovative eyes for geometries, but mostly, they offer a glimpse into his gentle and playful approach to life.
I grew up watching my grandfather practice his art of making through a personal process of repetition and immersion. The meditative practice became an invitation of self expression, and gifting his pieces as a symbol of showing affection. His creations inspired my pieces that aim to encapsulate the essence of him and his work through ethereal spatial experiences, woven with dedication, appreciation and shared moments with my family.
Sacred Practices tells a story that crosses generations; how my grandfather's devotion to his craft and the sentiment behind his work inspired me to channel his legacy through a process of iterating and reflecting collectively.
About the Artist
Noor Alwan
Noor Alwan (b.1990, Kingdom of Bahrain) is a multidisciplinary artist and architect whose work explores the tangible and intangible constituents of spaces, and views art as a placemaking tool. She creates art installations that aim to transform physical spaces into emotional landscapes for connection and reflection. Her practice is rooted in social engagement where she bridges her personal narratives with collective experiences to foster conversations amongst people around shared memories and sentiments.
Noor holds a master's degree in architecture with a specialization in inclusive design from The University at Buffalo. She was a recipient of the Misk Art Grant in 2021, and the 3rd place winner of The 45th Bahrain Annual Fine Arts exhibition in 2019. She exhibited her work in group exhibitions across Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, The UAE, and The UK. Noor is also the co-founder of TOFI, a multidimensional art collaboration that works at the convergence of art and technology with an approach that is speculative, exploratory and whimsical.
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