Ayyam Gallery is pleased to present works by Tammam Azzam from his Paper series at the 2018 edition of Art Dubai. In this body of work, Azzam introduces the use of paper collage - a method new to his practice.
About the Show
In Paper series Azzam further explores spatial dimension and the idea of spatialism, while simultaneously considering the role they play within each work. Inspired by the narratives of people through their experiences and connections to their surroundings, the artist uses intricate detail and layering of paper pieces to create depth within each field of sight. By allowing the works to explore lines and their infinite character they are able to create their own position in space. The tactile nature of these vibrant works amplifies images of cities and citizens in startling ways, while the scenes appear to crumble in real time due to the coarse layers of paper fragments that the artist applies to his canvases.
Specific shapes and symbols have been recurring in the works - Azzam takes these shapes as a point of departure, searching for a space that each shape represents, whether physical, tied to a specific geographical location, or abstract.
Earlier works from the Paper series have been exhibited at the City Museum of Oldenburg (Stadtmuseum Oldenburg) (2017) and 2017 Armory Show in New York. The works being shown at Ayyam Gallery’s booth at Art Dubai are all new works, being shown for the first time.