Cyrus Kabiru
Famous Wall, 2019
Installation comprising a unique mounted print (+AP) and a wearble C-stunner made from recycled materials
2 pieces: 121 x 121 x 7 cm
Many Kenyan’s visit Israel as a form of a Christian pilgrimage trailing the footsteps of Moses and Jesus. Before coming to Israel, Kabiru heard many colleagues in his community talk...
Many Kenyan’s visit Israel as a form of a Christian pilgrimage trailing the footsteps of Moses and Jesus. Before coming to Israel, Kabiru heard many colleagues in his community talk about the Famous Wall - referring to the Kotel (Wailing/Western Wall). This C-Stunner is made up of vertical beads blocking out light like blinds representing the Famous Wall. The cage-like structure covers the face almost entirely representing strong force when visiting the Kotel.
Provenance
Africa First Artist Residency, Tel-Aviv, Israel, Jan-Feb 2019.
Exhibitions
African Studies Gallery, Tel Aviv | Beats of Beads | 2019.Publications
"Cyrus kabiru at i24 News" | i24 News | Janaury 2019.Idit Toledano | "Beats of Beads" | The African Studies Gallery | October 2019.