Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim b. 1962
Tower 2, 2017
Cardboard, leaves, paper
163 x 69 x 69 cm
64 1/8 x 27 1/8 x 27 1/8 in
64 1/8 x 27 1/8 x 27 1/8 in
Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim’s Towers (2017), though industrial in outline, are made of delicate, recycled materials - papier maché, cardboard and dried leaves. “I am inspired by the coasts, sierras and...
Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim’s Towers (2017), though industrial in outline, are made of delicate, recycled materials - papier maché, cardboard and dried leaves.
“I am inspired by the coasts, sierras and mountain lights of my home in Khor Fakkan, where my family has lived for generations. Here in the UAE we are surrounded by diverse and ancient landscapes as well as advanced urbanization. This tension is one of the concepts I explore in my work through organic materials, by allowing my subconscious to find the forms.” Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim.
“I am inspired by the coasts, sierras and mountain lights of my home in Khor Fakkan, where my family has lived for generations. Here in the UAE we are surrounded by diverse and ancient landscapes as well as advanced urbanization. This tension is one of the concepts I explore in my work through organic materials, by allowing my subconscious to find the forms.” Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim.
