September 12, 2024, 4:30 pm
Many thanks to gallery director Emma McKee introducing our participants to the concept, program & history of MARIANE IBRAHIM and guiding us through the presentation of a series of recent works by Zohra Opoku as part of SUITE BERLIN during BERLIN ART WEEK 2024. The visit is part of the BAI Studio Program | Berlin Artist Residency, Art School, Arts Incubator, and Live Online Courses & Classes.
Exhibition Date: September 11 – 14, 2024
Location: SUITE BERLIN & MARIANE IBRAHIM
Address: Caroline-von-Humboldt-Weg 32, 10117 Berlin
“As part of the inaugural edition of Suite Berlin, Mariane Ibrahim is pleased to present a compelling series of recent works by Zohra Opoku. Inspired by the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, Opoku’s work delves into the mysteries of life, death, and the afterlife, while engaging deeply with the politics of personal identity. This series includes both works on canvas and sculptures, which reflect Opoku’s intricate blend of photography, textiles, and symbolism.
Opoku’s practice is distinguished by her ability to transform photography into richly detailed silkscreen compositions, often incorporating sutures that metaphorically stitch together her personal histories. Drawing on the Book of the Dead —an ancient guidebook for navigating the afterlife—Opoku’s latest works explore the concepts of mortality and self-authorship, reflecting her desire to assert agency in crafting her own narrative. In these new works, fragments of body parts serve as metaphors for the human spirit, symbolizing the potential for healing and transformation.
The presentation of Opoku’s works at Suite Berlin offers a rare opportunity to experience the artist’s ongoing dialogue with mortality, transformation, and identity.” (Text excerpt from the press release by courtesy of MARIANE IBRAHIM)
More information on the MARIANE IBRAHIM Website.
