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Art Dubai 2023 will showcase the work of acclaimed digital artist Brendan Dawes. Brendan Dawes will debut her new series ‘Persian Dreams’ at the event. The exhibition presented by the Gazelli Art House is part of the new media section of the fair and features his four screens of captivating and transforming images. Dawes has combined the visual, verbal, aural and dance aspects of artistic expression to create this new body of work inspired by the Iranian epic, the Book of Kings, also known as Shahnameh.
Shahnameh recounts the Golden Age of Persia through some 50,000 couplets. 977 and 1010 CE. Dawes’ work offers a new, digitized interpretation of epic poetry, provides a preservation of mythology and history, and gives artwork an esoteric and scholarly agency.
The series consists of four parts: Persian Dreams: Heroes, Persian Dreams: Dynasty, Persian Dreams: Creation, and Persian Dreams: Monuments. Each section is inspired by Shahnameh from different eras and the visuals are choreographed to the movements of dancer Charlotte Edmonds and displayed on three uniform screens and a fourth large screen drawn from the whole .
“I have always felt the possibilities that new technologies offer, especially AI, the ability to see things in new ways, beyond our own imagination. But these technologies are not alone. Built on past experience and universal themes that run through each of us. Persian dreamI accepted these new tools, but changed them to Shanameis an epic poem from thousands of years ago, creating a lens we can use to see how stories told thousands of years ago still resonate today, even in a modern context. — Brendan Dawes
Artist duo Madota graced the exhibition with experimental soundscapes incorporating elements of the traditional sporting ritual of Zurkane. Shahnameh’s poetry and visuals reveal themselves in an accidental oscillation between representation and abstraction. Madota describes the exhibition as “a deep sense of history and the passage of time”, “a voyage with the mighty heroes of myth and legend that embody Iran’s golden past”, and “rooted in simplicity and lightness”. , “It’s like a lucid dream.”
Brendan Dawes uses generative processes involving data, machine learning, and code to create interactive installations, electronic objects, online experiences, data visualizations, motion graphics, and physical sculptures. His work often revolves around the concept of time and memory, drawing inspiration from popular culture and nature. Dawes’ analytical research questions our understanding of the world around us.
In addition to his physical work, Dawes has also ventured into the world of NFTs, with a Genesis NFT on KnownOrigin being sold within an hour to legendary collector WhaleShark. His work has been featured in exhibitions around the world, including Big Bang Data in 13 cities and his three shows at New York’s MoMA.
Founded by Mila Askarova in 2010, the Gazelli Art House brings a fresh perspective to Mayfair by championing artists from around the world. The gallery focuses on artists at the height of their practice and showcases their work through a varied program of exhibitions and events. Gazelli Art House specializes in promoting the art of Azerbaijan and its neighboring countries, introducing a deeper understanding of the rich linguistic, religious and historical links that bind these regions to an international audience. I’m here. In 2015, the gallery expanded to support artists working with digital art through an online platform. GAZELL.iO consists of an online residency program, NFT drops and collaborations, a dedicated project space for monthly exhibitions, and a permanent VR library in the center. of Mayfair.
Overall, “Persian Dreams” is an exhibition that offers an exciting blend of traditional and contemporary art forms. Brendan Dawes takes ancient epics and combines them with cutting-edge technology and artistic expression to explore universal themes and resonate with audiences of all backgrounds in a series of thought-provoking works. created the work. Art Dubai 2023 will be a must-see event for art lovers and connoisseurs.
