Magzoid Magazine - Luxury Magazine in the Creative Space | February 2024 |

“BEFORE NATURE (I AM
BOTH CREATED AND DE-
STROYED)” BY KAMRAN
SAMIMI
ALSERKAAL AVENUE - THE
THIRD LINE, WAREHOUSE 78
11 JANUARY 2024 - 16 FEBRUARY 2024
Kamran Samimi’s debut exhibition at The
Third Line, “Before Nature (I Am Both Created
and Destroyed),” draws inspiration from
the UAE’s natural materials. Translations
(2024) explores Dubai’s architecture through
organic shapes inspired by the local mountains.
Small Monuments (2023) features
stones from global locations transformed
into unique canvases, while Rain Paintings
(2023) pays homage to Samimi’s Hawai’i
childhood. The centerpiece, Unbroken Column
(2024), crafted from limestone, reflects
on ancient religious structures in the region.
The exhibition delves into the interplay between
age-old traditions and modern aspirations,
connecting viewers to hidden forces
shaping their existence.
“FLY LIKE DANDELIONS” BY POURAN JINCHI
ALSERKAAL AVENUE - THE THIRD LINE, WAREHOUSE 78
11 JANUARY 2024 - 16 FEBRUARY 2024
Pouran Jinchi’s latest series, “Fly Like Dandelions 9” (2023), draws inspiration
from the New York Times article “Great Climate Migration.” Depicting landscapes
affected by climate change, Jinchi uses Persian characters for “trees”
to create fading depictions of tree trunks, merging traditional calligraphy with
abstraction. Her color palette reflects devastation in black and grey, with blue
embodying hope. Dandelions, symbolizing the nuanced nature of migration,
drift across the paintings as calligraphic seed pods, representing resilient migrants
navigating new paths amid climate change’s profound impact.
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