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Nazir Tanbouli - Constructed Mythologies
May 10th until 6th July 2008
Nazir Tanbouli was born in Alexandria, Egypt. His work encompasses drawing, murals, large-scale paintings and installation based on his observations and experience of a place.
The exhibition at WHITEWALL takes the imaginative influence and human characteristic of Milton Keynes and its citizens and presents them within a framework of mythical fantasia. The work challenges the viewer’s imagination to construct a new mythology for Milton Keynes with local heroes and legendary figures.
Nazir responded to Milton Keynes with a view of the city that reflects his countries ancestral development – Alexandria was once a new town in 330 BC and within a generation it was one of the most famous cities in the world. When it was built Alexandria reflected the dynamism of the new, a challenge to old ways. Over centuries it has now become a mythic place.
This work is inspired by the importance of personal and collective myth making, a process that is constantly updated, and made new for each generation. Nazir’s work explores the idea that communities are built on a collaborative form of storytelling, where transient gossip begins to crystallise into urban myth. His work engages us with strong bold images and colours.
A catalogue of this project is available with text by cultural commentator Judith Palmer. Further details on the work of Nazir Tanbouli can be found from www.nariztanbouli.com
Constructed Mythologies
Detail images Nazir Tanbouli