
A review on Ghasem Mohammadi's solo show at Mah gallery, by Ali Ettehad, Feb. 19-Mar. 2, 2010
Given that there are many similarities between Mohamadi’s new series and his previous work, the new series nevertheless heralds a new period for the artist as well as revealing a gradual transition in the development of his works. The animals and human beings – as though they have appeared hurriedly and in a state of agitation from around the world of the image – indicate a sense of change, although they cannot bring any prosperity to the deserted landscape through their meager presence. The writings and colours attach a spatial aspect to the works: here a number plate, there Iran’s tricolour flag on a locomotive, and somewhere else the warning sign on an electrical box – all are the elements linking Mohammadi’s location-less scenes to a particular context of life. This connection seems to be related to the social conditions surrounding the artist. Such a reading would make little sense without taking into consideration the period and phase the artist is going through; and this point underlines the necessity of following the changes in his work as well as the significance of the continuity between phases.
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