The European debut solo exhibition by Saber was first unveiled at The Outsiders Newcastle in Autumn 2013. Now, by popular demand, fans of the internationally-acclaimed urban artist can see The Ugly American in Britain's capital.
Saber's exhibition features a wide range of paintings, created with his signature technique of blending unforgiving aerosol art with exquisite abstractions in charcoal and oil. Suffering from epilepsy and being denied healthcare, the politically engaged artist decided to voice some issues and battles for universal care by attacking and transforming iconic images of US and Union Jack flags, using found packing crates. Saber’s abstract paintings, made with layered collages and painted paper, combine harmoniously to form a delicate texture with his strong and powerful sharp signature lines
The works aim to be an aesthetic reflection on American society, just like the 1963 movie The Ugly American starring Marlon Brando. "I come from this culture that's so self-centered and self-preserved, and I want to expose the cracks in it", says the outspoken artist. Come and see for yourself: as Brando himself would say, "It's an offer you can't refuse".
This Thursday The Outsiders will be releasing Union Jacked.The print is 45cm x 90cm. Hand-finished, 17-colour screen print on 410gsm Somerset Tub Sized paper with 23-carat gold leaf and deckled edges. Signed and numbered edition of 75.
No comments:
Post a Comment