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Ghada Amer — Grey Iman
Ghada Amer

Grey Iman

Grey Iman is a striking work by Egyptian-American artist Ghada Amer that weaves together painting and textile through her signature technique of embroidering thread directly onto canvas. Loose, trailing threads intersect with painted layers of acrylic and gel, creating a textured surface that blurs the boundary between traditionally feminine craft and fine art. The work reflects Amer's ongoing exploration of gender, desire, and identity, embedding intimate figurative forms within a process that challenges hierarchies of artistic medium and cultural expectation.

Medium
acrylic, embroidery and gel on canvas

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New Now Evening Sale

February 29, 2016

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Ghada Amer, Grey Iman

Grey Iman is a striking work by Egyptian-American artist Ghada Amer that weaves together painting and textile through her signature technique of embroidering thread directly onto canvas. Loose, trailing threads intersect with painted layers of acrylic and gel, creating a textured surface that blurs the boundary between traditionally feminine craft and fine art. The work reflects Amer's ongoing exploration of gender, desire, and identity, embedding intimate figurative forms within a process that challenges hierarchies of artistic medium and cultural expectation.

Medium
acrylic, embroidery and gel on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Muted Color Palette, Feminist Art, Mixed Media, Embroidery On Canvas, Contemporary Artist, Egyptian American Artist, Figurative Art, Introspective Mood, Late 20th Century, Contemporary Art, Female Artist, Acrylic And Gel, Text And Image, Fiber Art

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