Tag Archives: islamic

Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 24 – The water jar

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

Fatima Killeen The water jar 2012 Conversations of Compromises A series of seven artworks Acrylic, sand, wood, found objects 68cm x 35cm x 17cm The drawer/shrine cherishes a cycle of life that is sustained by women back home in Bangladesh for … Continue reading →

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Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 23 – Woven Prayer

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

Woven Prayer 2007 Collaboration by John & Fatima Killeen Wood, acrylic, embossed paper, ink, tarlitan 220cm x 117cm x 104cm Arabic reads: The only conqueror is God At the Friday prayer from a raised pulpit called the “minbar,” the congregation … Continue reading →

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Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 22 – The world stood there to watch No.3

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

Fatima Killeen The world stood there to watch No.3 2009 Collograph (Not in my name) Oil, embossed paper, acrylic, found objects, wood 60cm(h) x 50cm(w) x 15cm(d) Click on the image to enlarge

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Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 19 – She is still weaving through the night (detail)

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

Fatima Killeen She is still weaving through the night 2006 Detail Yarn, bamboo, muslin, ink, wood, acrylic 169cm x 107cm

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Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 17 – She is still weaving through the night

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

Fatima Killeen She is still weaving through the night 2006 Yarn, bamboo, muslin, ink, wood, acrylic 169cm x 107cm The loom is a special combination of patience and anticipation – it comes alive when warped and dies when the warp … Continue reading →

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Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 15 – Gracious Seed 6

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

Fatima Killeen Gracious Seed 2006 No.6 in a series of 10 Acrylic on wood 25cm x 35cm My work is inspired by the Moorish garden and architecture of the “Great Mosque of Cordoba” in Andalusia. When the Moors ruled Spain … Continue reading →

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Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 14 – Gracious Seed 3

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

Fatima Killeen Gracious Seed 2006 No.3 in a series of 10 Acrylic on wood 25cm x 35cm

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Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 13 – Homeland, the forbidden fruit

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

Fatima Killeen Homeland: the forbidden fruit 2003 Acrylic on wood 90cm x 120cm The Palestinian people were forbidden to go back home. They all planned their return, in order to restore the life they were forced to leave behind…..to return … Continue reading →