Lot 11, Dia Al - Azzawi - Blue Mask* - Ans Azura - ONLINE ART AUCTIONS

Blue Mask*

Description

Executed in: 2018

Medium: ceramic sculpture; edition 2/7 + 1 AP

Size: 20 x 12 x 12 cm

Signed AZ, stamped and numbered 2/7 on the lower part

Provenance

Private Collection, Jordan. Acquired directly from the artist .

This artwork is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Location

Amman, Jordan

Estimate €10,000 - €12,000

Description

The Blue Mask (2018) captivates with its vibrant hues and subtle symbolisms, a feat Dia Al-Azzawi  (Iraqi, b. 1939) executes distinctively. The mask, a recurring motif in Azzawi's work, stands as a powerful emblem of identity and transformation. Awash in shades of blue and the shadows caused by protrusions, the ceramic work emits mystery while inviting viewers to contemplate the interplay of history and identity.

A pillar of Modern Arab art, Dia Al-Azzawi greatly influenced the development of art in the Arab world. His education in both Archaeology and Fine Arts (under the mentorship of the renowned Hafidh al-Droubi) factors in his work in equal measure. Coupled with his artistic sensitivity, Azzawi’s academic interest in archaeology and history inspired the incorporation of Iraqi folklore and ancient subject matter into his practice. His engagement with the rich tapestry of ancient history from the Fertile Crescent was combined with extant discourse around identity. Thus he merged the past with present in his work to expose existential questions he and his contemporaries faced. 

Azzawi made his mark on the Baghdadi scene in the 1960s-1970s, participating in various artistic groups and events. Beyond taking part in the pioneering Al-Wasiti Festival in Baghdad, he founded the New Vision Group (al-Ru'yya al-Jadidah) in 1969 debating themes such as identity and modernity. He concurrently held the role of Director of the Iraqi Antiquities Department. Amid the political upheavals of the late 1970s, he sought refuge in London, a move that permanently separated him from his homeland.

His legacy as an artist is recognized globally, with works of his showcased in esteemed institutions including the Tate Modern and the British Museum. Notably, a retrospective exhibition of his work, "From 1963 until Tomorrow," was curated by Catherine David at Mathaf, the Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha (2016). 



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