The exhibition Paths of Desire presents works by three artists, who
investigates the themes of corporeality, self-perception and desire. Perfromative
aspects are central in the video works of Madonna Adib and Gheith Al-Amine and stretches
from the internal self-reflection in Adib’s work to Al-Amine’s play with
voyeurism and the opportunities presented by chance encounters in the city.
Nasser Hussein’s paintings lead the spectator into undefined spaces,
within which human figures appear isolated and lost. Encounters do not
necessarily lead to breaking out of this condition, but allow for a change of
dynamics. What appears as disturbing at first sight, can change considerably on
closer examination, conflicts might turn into play, isolation can become
protection.
Madonna Adib: I’m in Love
(Self-portrait), 2011, video
Gheith Al-Amine: Once Upon a
Sidewalk, 2009, video
Nasser Hussein: Paintings, 2016
