The Standard: Home is where the heart is

By Yolanda Kei

Home can mean different things to different people. Art dealer Taymour Granhe has brought together three artists working away from their birthplace to explore what it means to them.

 

Egyptian Nada Elkalaawy, now based in London, is known for her paintings of porcelain figurines. Through these objects, she reflects on domesticity, inherited social norms and the historical implications of European porcelain in Middle Eastern homes.

 

Mikey Yates' artwork reflects scenes between family and friends, informed by specific people or places in his life. His paintings of intimate moments of daily life are typically vibrant and dynamic, reminiscent of fauvism.

 

Asif Hoque combines elements from Eastern and Western art traditions in his paintings. Born in Rome to Bangladeshi parents in 1991, Hoque draws inspiration from both cultures in his work. He reimagines classical motifs with a focus on celebrating life and identity.

 

June 21, 2024