In Dialogue

In Dialogue investigates the influence of social change on the work of Rashid Al Khalifa, Modhir Ahmed, Walid Siti and Abdulrahim Sharif. Withe their newfound manipulation of materials, they have in turn responded to the ongoing changes occurring within their external environment and through a process of self-exaploration, their resulting work reflects the effect of sociopolitical change on the artist’s psyche.

In Dialogue presents Rashid Al Khalifa and Walid Siti‘s recent work – where they each employ ‘line’ as the basic element of expression. The interplay and delicacy of these linear forms echo the artists desire to break from traditional painting, as well as their consideration on which materials are used. Their resulting work appears to invite the viewer to question the interplay between background and foreground, where simple strokes and fine lines are just relevant as the weighty surface and that carries them. Furthermore, we are presented with the gestural and emotionally charged work of Modhir Ahmed and Abdulrahim Sharif; where the often indistinguishable formations resonate the ambiguity of the various contemporary social and religious issues that are prevalent today.

In Dialogue is currently on exhibit at the Waterline Gallery, Bahrain Financial Harbour. It opened in 25 November 2013 and will run until the end of January 2014.