She tells us stories, myths, and realities. Between painting and performance, her body is on displayAfghan artist Kubra Khademi has been drawing since childhood and performing since her studies in Kabul. The ochre bodies she draws resemble her. Stereotypical, They are all myself, and they are all others, there is no difference! “,” she says, countering the easy interpretation of narcissism. Neither naive nor egotistical, self-representation is self-awareness, and the stereotype here is awareness of how society sees us. In her reflections, the artist maintains her sense of humor. Thus, Kubra Khademi chooses to calligraph texts by the poet Rumi, in which the mystical meets the vulgar. The preciousness of her native tongue ironically bridges history, culture, and imagination.
Find out more on his Instagram account @Kubra_khademi
By Ana Bordenane
