Ayyam Gallery Jeddah is pleased to present Godot to Come Yesterday, an exhibition of works by Iraqi artist Sadik Alfraji from 26 November 2013 - 23 January 2014.
Sadik Kwaish Alfraji’s works – regardless of the medium – have a unique way of blending art and philosophy. Through his strikingly dark works including paintings, prints and video, Alfraji explores a variety of themes such as issues of existence and identity, feeling of loss and perpetual state of longing. Moreover, he tackles anxiety, emotions and thoughts related to these themes, which are much prevalent in his life as an exile artist. In this respect, his memories of social and political events, especially the Iran-Iraq war, and personal experiences such as the loss of his father add to the intensity and depth in his work. Having shown his work internationally in the Middle East, Europe and the US, Alfraji’s engaging exhibitions encourage viewers to tackle questions of existence that are relevant to all our lives.
