Bait Al Serkal
Part 5 of the photo tour of Sharjah Biennial 12, 5 March - 5 June 2015. Curator: Eungie Joo; Associate Curator: Ryan Inouye. 51 artists and groups.
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Venue: Bait Al Serkal
Various works. 2014–15
Oil on canvas
During her residency in Sharjah in summer 2014, Yiadom-Boakye conducted studies of light and shadow and produced sketches of Sharjah’s landscape, harbour, old houses, markets and other architecture. Her technique consisted of a distinctive compositional approach informed by light, leading to examinations of colours and shadows that translate into cities and people. Returning to her signature work on the figure, the resulting works focus on solitary activity as revelations about love and self-reliance.
See also her works at
Bait Hussain Makrani
© Photo: Haupt & Binder
© Text: SB12 Guidebook
Part 5 of the photo tour of Sharjah Biennial 12, 5 March - 5 June 2015. Curator: Eungie Joo; Associate Curator: Ryan Inouye. 51 artists and groups.