Naiza Khan Henna Hands

Henna hands woman had disappeared here but naiza khan was still working with skins and layers.

Naiza khan henna hands. Encounters through framing and adapting. A recurring issue in naiza khan s works is the society s view on the female body in muslim cultures as well as in the western context. These have included henna hands 1997 2002 in which she stencilled henna paste silhouettes of female bodies on the walls of a karachi neighbourhood and an ongoing series of sculptural works using.

What interests khan about this small isle with 14 000 inhabitants goes beyond her prior artistic engagement in connection with the social world. Each object was a constraint a limitation. On the makeup front with the perfect proportion of foundation and concealer sana slightly contoured her t zone cheekbones and jawline.

Trained in england at the prestigious ruskin school of art oxford and wimbledon school of art london khan. Written on the female body khan s works which have been exhibited internationally in events such as the manifesta european biennial of contemporary art 2010 often focus on the female body and its place within the social order. Naiza khan henna hands 2003 site specific project henna pigment on wall.

Filled pointed brows kohled eyes mascara red hued eye shadow highlighted cheekbones and light pink lip shade spruced up her look. Khan trained as a painter and printmaker and is also known for her painting sculpture and installations. The body was missing.

In a practice spanning more than 25 years naiza khan has created a compelling collection of works concerned with the female body as well as exploring broader themes of place and identity. Born in 1968 naiza khan is based in karachi pakistan. Naiza khan s interest in researching and observing urban and public spaces began with the henna hands and led her through and beyond several further phases out off the coast of karachi to manora island.

In her henna hands series she constructed life size female. This time it was shiny beaten metal. On the oeuvre of naiza khan artist teacher curator and art activist in karachi.