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land By zarina keyani Acrylic and Gesso on Canvas 2018

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BIRMINGHAM, UK 30x60x3.5cm Despite being a small country, the UK boasts a wealth of lush, green countryside, thanks in part to effective conservation efforts and habitat protection. With the increasing impact of climate change worldwide, it is now more crucial than ever to actively engage in preserving our environment. Enjoying the countryside is a beloved pastime for many, including myself. However, it’s essential to ask: what steps can we take to help the land heal?This series of paintings explores the everyday urban visuals and adventures encountered in our work and life journeys, imagining how these scenes might one day become myths, legends, or subjects of archaeological study. What would our present look like to people three thousand years from now?Each painting in this series captures a fleeting moment in time, presented through an abstract language of colour and form. These works pre-conceive our legacy, offering snapshots of contemporary life that may one day be viewed as historical artefacts.Painting is one of my favourite forms of expression. When I paint I am looking for something in particular within the painting to emerge, but I am not totally sure what it is. Some paintings reach their goal quickly as the anomaly becomes apparent but some paintings can take months until what I am looking for appears. I use layering techniques and the paintings narrative can change and evolve as it progresses.My work has been showcased in numerous exhibitions across the UK and internationally. In addition to creating art, I collaborate with galleries and educational institutions for talks, curatorial activities, and artist development programs, including teaching.Currently, I am based in Birmingham, UK. For more details about my work, please visit my website: ZarinaKeyani.co.uk