Detail of This is Where We’ll Part: The Perpetual Ending of an Immortal, Nhawfal Juma’at, 2024. Image courtesy of the artist.
Rocks, naturally occurring objects that are ever-present but which often go unnoticed, are silent witnesses to the passing of time. Nhawfal Juma’at contemplates the paradox of immortality and the transient nature of existence through a study of rocks. To the artist, rocks are metaphors for the eternal. Yet beneath their immutable surface, they are evolving. This exhibition invites viewers to reflect on how these everyday objects capture human imagination and symbolically act as counterpoints to a world fixated on the idea of legacy.
Drawing upon his interests in metaphysics and the mysteries that lie beyond earthly existence, Nhawfal’s ruminations manifest in drawing, painting, sculpture and text. A sculptural installation of rock-like forms and renderings of floating rocks evoke a sense of being suspended in the infinite expanse of time and space. This exploration extends to an archival display featuring rocks and ceramics alongside the artist’s philosophical ponderings and sketches. This exhibition reflects on man’s unending quest for knowledge and understanding in the face of the fleeting beauty of life.
Venue: Esplanade Mall Level 3 Community Wall
When: 24 May - 1 Sep 2024,
By: Esplanade
