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Gülnar Babayeva
R e v i v a l
Solo Exhibition of Sculpture
June 5 – 27 2021
REVIVAL is a solo exhibition showcasing ceramic sculptures by figurative sculptor GÜLNAR BABAYEVA. The exhibit brings together several overlapping themes around the concept of revival.
During the pandemic, BABAYEVA experienced a revival of her sculptor identity, one that had existed in the background for years. This led to the revival of abandoned artwork, where with each sculpture the intention was turned inward towards healing and processing of distressing life events. In a sense, giving a breath of life to forgotten pieces echoed back as reclaiming the facets of the forgotten self.
Lastly, an aspiration to contribute to the larger revival of figurative sculpture as an art form locally has emerged, leading to the main body of work in the exhibition being figurative and portrait sculptures. The exhibition was on display with a total of 26 unique ceramic figurative sculptures at the Arts Society of Kingston Galleries on 97 Broadway, Kingston, NY during June 5-27, 2021 and virtually at ASK’s online gallery.
This special arched window, also a mirror, was part of the Revival exhibition design, intentionally hung on the gallery wall. It’s titled as the Window of Opportunity for Self-reflection. The sculpture Embracing Solitude was purposefully facing it, mimicking artist’s personal journey through the pandemic reality.
Exhibition’s virtual catalogue is available on SAATCHI ART
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