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Qais & Laila, 2014from Last Seen... series
Silkscreen print and pencil on fabiano
152 x 112 cm
Silkscreen print and pencil on fabiano
152 x 112 cm
2D
The work is an encoded conversations that took place between two characters in literature, the artist encoded to further add a layer of secrecy to the illicit relationship. She immortalizes the story once again by suggesting that even today, their love would still be forbidden; that the two would only experience stolen moments, and encrypted whispered feelings.
The code to create the language was formed by dissecting an Islamic geometric star. The work is an attempt to begin a conversation on censorship, prohibition of the most basic human rights and need, such as love, by those whom misinterpret and abuse religion.
An encoded message between two prolific figures in Persian literature: Qays and Layla. The story of forbidden love became popular in Persian literature in the 12th century, with many adaptations throughout history.