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Dirty Pretty @ Anna Kustera Stop by Anna Kustera tomorrow for the opening of Dirty Pretty by Pakistani artist Ambreen Butt. "Educated in the precise technique, saturated colors, and storytelling tradition of Mughal era (1526-1857) miniature painting, she combines that style with a modern sensibility to convey the terrible effects of tumultuous current events." "Haunting female figures appear in every beautifully detailed work, seducing viewers with decorative and figurative imagery into examining the scenes more closely. Closer scrutiny reveals that alongside these passive and idealized subjects of long ago are women of today, women actively and vociferously asserting themselves, raising their hands and voices at the risk of beatings and worse in an unstable world. Butt chose the exhibition's title Dirty Pretty to describe the disturbing juxtaposition that makes her emotionally charged works so compelling." Checkout Butt's site, where you'll find more images of her work, a bio, and essays written by the artist. Dirty Pretty |
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