AR

“Your belief is a belief; my existence is a reality”- Divina Di Campo, Drag Queen.

Homosexuality is still a crime in at least 74 countries, 13 of which impose death by public stoning as a penalty. “Ar-Rahim”, (the merciful), is a non-apologetic work for the double standard of society that we live in. An installment which does not seek approval to accept homosexuality.

This artwork is a testament on how we have been manipulated for years by hypocritical acts of atrocity whilst believers loudly quote from their holy books in the name of religion. They connect religion with politics to have control upon us. To fit their shiny image of love whilst criminalizing the act of love.

The work AR was displayed at Incinerator Gallery as part of the group exhibition Angels in Exile, curated by Jake Tracey in 2024.

The winner of the Midsumma and Australia Post Art Award 2022.

The piece was also showcased at Meat Market as part of Taking up Space, curated by Bo Bickmore.

Ar, Print on fabric, stones, Arabic calligraphy, 6m x 1.5 m, 2022
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