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Abu Jafar is an acclaimed leading artist and philosopher of the arts. This year Jafar been selected to exhibit his sculpture at the Twelfth Annual Peace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibition. The exhibition runs May 1, 2009 - April 1, 2010. Also Franco British cultural exchange exhibition at the Art Mazia, Massy, France (www.artmazia.com)

Peace Arch State and Provincial Park straddles the US/Canadian border between Washington State and British Columbia. The 40-acre peace park that surrounds the Peace Arch is the location of our annual outdoor sculpture exhibition. The United States Canada Peace Anniversary Association (USCPAA) is pleased to feature his artwork in the international arts event designed to showcase international fine artists, while bringing the citizens of Canada / USA together to share our unique cultures and create a lasting appreciation of the true meaning of Peace Arch International Park.

Last year Jafar been invited to Exhibit his sculpture at the Botanic Garden, University of Leicester, from late June until early September. Concepts for the 2008 summer show is 'a sense of place' - sculptural work that is responsive to its environment, for example through its use of natural imagery or a concept that draws on nature as a stimulus.
-Curator Helen Foster.

Jafar’s latest project is an out door installation form of sculpture with 2011 Dot is a site-specific installation it is nearly 135KM long, along side on Hadrian's Wall from west end to the east end. The Hardian's wall is a World Heritage Sites (WHS) are places of outstanding universal importance to humankind, both cultural and natural. 2000 years of history, 25 roman forts & museums, 150 miles long, 118 circular walks.

Since 2006 Jafar has created some very unusual work in collaboration with Ewa Wawrzyniak including The Wonder Burghley Sculpture at Burghley Sculpture Park, Burghley, Stamford, UK 2007. It was one of the largest sculptures in the Park. The Sculpture with 12 wooden structures, line Drawing, blown glass, stone and Nature.

“The Wonder Garden” at The Sir Hillier Gardens, Romsey, Hampshire. UK in 2006, it was with 7 wooden structures, line Drawing, blown glass, stone and Nature. The sculpture is about 15 meters long.

Jafar takes his inspiration from psychology, philosophy, classical music as well as day-to-day human existence. By producing art that is far from traditional, He is actively attempting to shatter staid ideas of the past regarding art; his art is the synthesis of colour, element and presentation twisted into unusual form. In late January 1995 he moved from London to Brockhall Village at the heart of the Ribble Valley, Lancashire. Then 1997 He moved to London Carpenters Road Studio and 1998 to Trinity Buoy Wharf studio until 2001. Since June 2008 Jafar move to The Art House studio at Wakefield, UK. He is an Associate Member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors.

 

Abu Jafar ARBS
The Wonder Burghley 2007 (details)
In Collaboration with Ewa Wawrzyniak

(Burghley, Stamford,UK)
Sculpture with 12 wooden structures, line Drawing, blown glass, stone and Nature. The sculpture is about 30 meters long.


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