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Biography
Hayv Kahraman was born in Baghdad, 1981 and currently lives and works in the US. She is a graduate of the Academia di Arte e Design di Firenze, Italy.
Working mainly in oils, Kahraman focuses on qualities of line, depth and detail. Using two-dimensional tones of vibrant color and semi realistic renderings of her swan-like figures, she challenges issues of gender, honor killings and war.
Harmonizing references from Japanese art, Islamic art, and Italian masters, Kahraman offers an aesthetic awareness that honors diversity and offers the possibility of redemption and empowerment.
Her most recent solo exhibition was Volta NY solo art fair. Recent group shows include; a two person show with Thierry Goldberg gallery NY; "Unveiled: New art from the Middle east" with the Saatchi gallery in Chelsea, London; "Life Drawing" The Third Line Gallery Dubai; and “Local Produce” Lisa Sette gallery in Arizona.
visit my website at
www.hayvkahraman.com
Friday, February 2, 2007
signature
This is my signature. It's a stamp of arabic letters that say "Asfaar Hayf" meaning the travels of Hayv.
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