A work by Nosheen Iqbal
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“Nosheen Iqbal: Convergences,” at the Rockport Center for the Arts, July 26 – September 8, 2024.
Via Rockport Center for the Arts:
Nosheen Iqbal’s work is a vibrant exploration of color palettes and materials, drawing from her background in design and her Pakistani heritage. Influenced by color theory, midcentury modern furniture design, and Islamic art’s intricate patterns, Iqbal’s exhibition “Convergences” symbolizes the convergence of her multicultural upbringing and diverse artistic influences.
In “Convergences,” Iqbal will showcase her craftsmanship with delicate threads, dyed rope, semi-precious natural stones, and beads, creating wall-dependent fiber works woven through stained and dyed woods. Iqbal’s work explores the tactile and visual interplay between soft fibers and hard wood, embodying a dialogue between nature and modernity.
The artist’s Pakistani heritage plays a dominate role in her choice of color, pattern and texture of the works which will be on view. Pakistan has a rich history of pigment dyeing and embroidery techniques which varies in each province and dates back further than the Mughal Empire. She is also heavily influenced by the intricate and interlaced patterns found Islamic Art. Taking key elements from the classical tradition, she elaborates upon them in order to invent a new form of decoration and design.
